Are you a Psychology graduate ready to make a real difference?
Join a brand-new mental health Crisis Centre in Buntingford, opening in early 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service providing safe, recovery-focused support for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
As a Graduate Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll help people regain stability and confidence through practical and therapeutic interventions. You’ll receive comprehensive training, a two-week induction, and continued development support to build your career in mental health.
What you’ll do:
Deliver structured wellbeing sessions on topics such as anxiety, stress, and healthy living.
Support individuals to manage their wellbeing, build life skills, and set recovery goals.
Work collaboratively with NHS professionals who provide clinical input on-site.
Contribute to a positive, caring, and person-centred team environment.What we’re looking for:
A degree in Psychology or a related field.
Compassion, resilience, and a genuine desire to help others.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, sleep-ins, and waking nights.Shift Information and Additional Pay:
The basic salary is £24,920 per annum but you will have an opportunity to earn additional pay as below.
The rota is being finalised and may change slightly, but currently includes four shift patterns which staff rotate through each week:
Morning Shift: 08:00am - 15:30pm
Day Shift: 08:30am - 20:30pm
Evening & Sleep-In Shift: 14:30pm - 22:00pm (sleep-in overnight)
Waking Night Shift: 20:30pm - 08:00amSleep-in rate: approximately £75 per night (in addition to working hours)
Waking night rate: £15 per hour (inclusive of working hours)
Additional Details:
Start Date: January 2026 (with induction from mid-December)
Location: Buntingford
Parking: on-site parking available
Apply Now:
Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven’t heard back, feel free to complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours.
If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (the number is on the Red 5 People website)