Successful applicants will be passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of individuals as well as the wider community. Interns will work with Wellbeing Practitioners to support individuals and communities to improve access to psychological therapies through the delivery of group work, collaborative community development and signposting in community and primary care settings. You will have the opportunity to work with our clinical teams if you are considering a career in psychology or other health professions.
Through the internship programme the Trust aims to offer an opportunity for people to volunteer in real work settings to gain valuable experience that can support the pursuit of further training and/or employment. Opportunities for personal and professional development through Trust courses and local organisations are also offered.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the work of the Wellbeing Team to improve access to psychological therapies through the development and delivery of wellbeing workshops
* Promoting the wide range of activities that the Wellbeing Team (and the wider Merton Uplift service) offers via Social Media and developing positive connections with Community Groups
* Identifying groups of individuals who may benefit from our Services, but who are currently not accessing help, and working collaboratively to create solutions to any barriers
* Working with the Recovery College as well as contributing to our partnership work with our Wellbeing Partners: Carers Support Merton, Wimbledon Guild, Focus41 and Polish Family Association
* To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations)
* To shadow protocol‑based psychological assessments of clients, including self‑report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi‑structured interviews with clients and others involved in the client's care, with opportunities to conduct these
Unpaid.
Qualifications
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who are aiming to pursue a career in Wellbeing, mental health, psychology or community development. Applicants should have excellent communication and engagement skills, as these will be a key requirement for the role.
We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
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