Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job overview

Want to join a well-established, friendly and supportive IAPT team? Birmingham Healthy Minds is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic BABCP/BPS registered PWP’s to enhance our reputable service. As a motivated PWP with good Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills you will inspire clients to improve their mental health using computerised CBT, video work, one to one and group workshops. Part of your role will include assessing a clients’ suitability for BHM, and where appropriate, signposting to other more suitable services.

Our current step 2 team are arranging a timetable of community events in which we can reach out to the diverse communities of Birmingham and reduce the stigma of accessing mental health services. We also actively encourage our team members to become involved in service development and now have a Teams chat which supports the sharing of innovative ideas.

At Birmingham Healthy Minds you can expect a blended way of working which means there will be a mix of office or community-based venues alongside remote, home working option. We offer appointments outside 9am-5pm which means there are opportunities to work evenings.

Main duties of the job

Location: Birmingham Healthy Minds covers the geographical area of Birmingham. This post is for the West Team based in the Hockley area of Birmingham.

What we offer at BHM: o    A CPD program provided by BABCP accredited trainers who are expert in their field. o    Weekly case management supervision o    Fortnightly group clinical skills supervision o    Regular team meetings o    Monthly step 2 meetings o    Away Days o    Champion roles in LGBTQ, BAME, perinatal, older adults, staff wellbeing and more! o    Benefits of working in an NHS service, pension scheme, great holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, pay progression. o    We have a preceptorship program for newly qualified staff.

Great working relationships We foster excellent working relationships with our colleagues across the service at step 2, step 3 and the management team. There is never a short supply of support here at BHM, whether you’re in base or working from home there will always be a member of the team you can call upon. We have also introduced a gratitude page on Teams, to share our thanks to the colleagues that make our working life that much easier!  If this sounds like the place for you and you hold the relevant qualification with registration, then please apply before the closing date!

For an informal chat please email [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.