• Job Description

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  Job summary

  The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations.The successful candidate will join the team at Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service. Working as part of the Step 2 team, we will offer numerous prospects for learning and development through strong team support, clinical supervision, and integration with our Step 3 team.

  Main duties of the job

  Duties to include * Provide assessment and low intensity interventions e.g psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, to patients registered with GP practices/health centres, drawing from CBT theories and techniques. * Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to a broad range of patients who have common mental health problems and who are over 16 years of age * To provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability. * Support GPs and other primary care workers in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles. * Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect patients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required. * Develop a knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues. * Provide a service that is flexible, as far as possible, to meet the demands of the client. * Liaise as appropriate with secondary care mental health services and social service departments. * Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including requests for mental health act assessments and referrals to relevant secondary care services).

  About us

  Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  R000047

  Job locations

  2-3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LL

  Stafford

  ST16 2LL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: AfC Band 6 £38,682 per annum, with progression to £46, 580 per annum Location: Stafford - Hybrid working arrangements If you have aspirations to develop and progress in your career, the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies team is leading the way in providing excellent opportunities for training and our focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements enable our workforce to enjoy a good work life balance Do you have a passion for working with people who have common mental health problems and a desire to become part of a leadership and management team to manage and support the delivery of low-Intensity treatment with our Stafford Team? The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations. You must be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who can provide evidence of at least one year of post qualification experience working within the PWP role. You will have completed the PWP Supervision Training. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how anxiety and depression present in Primary Care. You will also be either BABCP or BPS registered. The successful candidate will join the team at Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service. Working as part of the Step 2 team, we will offer numerous prospects for learning and development through strong team support, clinical supervision, and integration with our Step 3 team. In addition to this we offer a comprehensive employee package including the opportunity to work at home one day a week following a six month probation period, and allocated time for the development of Specialist Interests. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. About the role Please refer to the attached job description for full job details and person specification for this role. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career Closing Date: 18th August Anticipated Interview Date: TBC The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: AfC Band 6 £38,682 per annum, with progression to £46, 580 per annum Location: Stafford - Hybrid working arrangements If you have aspirations to develop and progress in your career, the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies team is leading the way in providing excellent opportunities for training and our focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements enable our workforce to enjoy a good work life balance Do you have a passion for working with people who have common mental health problems and a desire to become part of a leadership and management team to manage and support the delivery of low-Intensity treatment with our Stafford Team? The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations. You must be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who can provide evidence of at least one year of post qualification experience working within the PWP role. You will have completed the PWP Supervision Training. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how anxiety and depression present in Primary Care. You will also be either BABCP or BPS registered. The successful candidate will join the team at Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service. Working as part of the Step 2 team, we will offer numerous prospects for learning and development through strong team support, clinical supervision, and integration with our Step 3 team. In addition to this we offer a comprehensive employee package including the opportunity to work at home one day a week following a six month probation period, and allocated time for the development of Specialist Interests. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. About the role Please refer to the attached job description for full job details and person specification for this role. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career Closing Date: 18th August Anticipated Interview Date: TBC The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A degree related to Mental Health e.g. Psychology
  • And
  • An NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a
  • psychological wellbeing practitioner AND Registration
  • as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either
  • BABCP or BPS.
  • PWP qualification, or equivalent.
  • Training in risk assessment
  • and Registration as a Psychological Wellbeing
  • Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of supervising others within a therapy
  • setting.
  • Significant experience of working with people with
  • common mental health problems.
  • Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying
  • experience (min 1 year) in offering and delivering the
  • range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity
  • interventions such as guided self-help and group
  • psycho-education
  • Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying
  • experience in a community setting.
  • Experience of working with clients in a primary care
  • setting.
  • Experience of 'partnership working'

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A degree related to Mental Health e.g. Psychology
  • And
  • An NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a
  • psychological wellbeing practitioner AND Registration
  • as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either
  • BABCP or BPS.
  • PWP qualification, or equivalent.
  • Training in risk assessment
  • and Registration as a Psychological Wellbeing
  • Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of supervising others within a therapy
  • setting.
  • Significant experience of working with people with
  • common mental health problems.
  • Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying
  • experience (min 1 year) in offering and delivering the
  • range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity
  • interventions such as guided self-help and group
  • psycho-education
  • Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying
  • experience in a community setting.
  • Experience of working with clients in a primary care
  • setting.
  • Experience of 'partnership working'

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mental Health Matters

  Address

  2-3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LL

  Stafford

  ST16 2LL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mental Health Matters

  Address

  2-3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LL

  Stafford

  ST16 2LL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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