Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

About the role

Join Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS Foundation Trust as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Apprentice and kickstart your career in mental health! 🚀 We're partnering with CWP (Cheshire West & Central Cheshire) and Everyturn Mental Health (Wirral) to find passionate individuals for our 'Talking Therapies' programme.

This is a fantastic developmental opportunity where you'll provide low-intensity interventions (Step 2) to individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression, all while completing an accredited training course. 🧠 You'll gain the skills to deliver evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions through various methods like phone, video, webinars, online platforms, and face-to-face sessions, potentially including both individual and group work.

Upon successful completion, you'll earn a Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice (Level 6) – a non-degree qualification – and be ready for a permanent PWP role. 🌟

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are:

• Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Eager to learn new skills and grow.
• Dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of others.
• Motivated, resilient, efficient, and empathetic.
• Aware of the needs of diverse local communities.

You'll work with people from various cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when needed, and must be committed to equal opportunities. 🌍

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

As a PWP Apprentice, you'll:

• Deliver Guided Self-Help low-intensity interventions (Step 2).
• Undertake academic study with an allocated education provider.
• Be supported by experienced supervisors throughout your training and clinical practice.
• Potentially work with individuals managing long-term physical health conditions alongside their mental health.
• Have the opportunity to progress to more senior roles (Bands 6, 7, 8a) with leadership or specialism opportunities after qualifying.

Important:

• You must be available for the *entirety* of the training course (100% attendance required).
• Pre-employment checks are mandatory.
• Be prepared for self-directed study outside of working hours.
• When applying, please provide practical examples of how your experience (work or volunteering in health/social care) relates to the PWP role, as this will be used for shortlisting.
• Indicate your first and second service choice on the application form.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Provide low intensity interventions at Step 2 within the Talking Therapies service.
• Undertake a programme of training and studies at the allocated education provider.
• Deliver a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions.
• Work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Ensure 100% attendance for the training course and complete self-directed study.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (Essential Level 4 qualification or below English language proficiency)

Skills