Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner PWP
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At Wakefield Talking Therapies, we provide evidence-based psychological therapies to support people experiencing common mental health difficulties. We are looking for a service based Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with both Low and High Intensity Therapists to support the delivery of psychological interventions, facilitate groups and workshops, and help patients access the support they need.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and experience within a well established and experienced mental health service. Role Responsibility You will join our team in Wakefield to assist with the delivery of the service and as a key member of the team, you will be working closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standard and help us to develop. As an Assistant PWP you'll be managing your own workload and working alongside our qualified and trainee therapists to support delivery of groups and workshops as well as supporting clients before, during and after their engagement with the service.
You will get regular supervision and will be able to access regular masterclasses to develop your skills and support your career development. You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth. As well as being passionate about helping people, you will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people.
We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.