Trainee PWP Hours of work: 37.5 hrs Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4) Base: Staffordshire Talking Therapies (Stafford or Cannock) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About us Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities About the role The post holder will work within the service, whilst undertaking a programme of training at University of Birmingham partnered with Aston University, where they will progressively learn how to deliver low intensity interventions, at high volume, with patients with anxiety and depression. You will receive excellent support in the role including extensive clinical and caseload supervision. You will offer a range of effective treatment and support available to people with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety and extend this support to provide psychological intervention services to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who have concurrent common mental health problems. The post holder will split their time between university attendance and working in service, conducting assessments, and providing face to face and remote Low Intensity Interventions. Please note: It is a requirement of the role, that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation following 6 months of relevant patient contact About you If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care then we would welcome your application to study for the professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formally known as IAPT). You will have experience of working with adults who have experienced common Mental Health Difficulties and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. You will have an understanding of working with adults with a variety of complex needs, and experience of working with mental health, physical health, learning needs and substance misuse issues would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required to build good therapeutic relationships with clients You will be able to demonstrate high standards in written communication as well as excellent verbal communication including telephone skills. You will also be able to evaluate and put in place the skills and knowledge that you are provided with as part of the training and development opportunities included in this role. Successful applicants will hold: Qualifications suitable to their level of study Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) qualification route A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs). Graduate Certificate route 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4). Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice Experience of working with adults who have suffered with a mental health problem. What we offer 27 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays Enhanced Occupational Sick pay Access to our workplace pension scheme Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources Life Assurance and Free Will writing service Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts Access to Tickets for Good Employee recognition and celebration schemes A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations The programme of learning is delivered jointly between University of Birmingham (UoB) and Aston University (B&SMHfT). The expected start date is October 2026; further details to be given at the interview stage. The training programme consists of a minimum of 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The postholder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey. Closing date: Wednesday 27 TH May 2026 When completing your application please be as accurate as possible and provide up-to-date information and reference details in order that your application can be processed in a timely manner. This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to one Trust or Service and one HEI. Multiple applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical delivery and patient care. 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. Alongside your online application, please also submit the following by the 1 st June: Submit PGCertLIPI academic screening form - https://forms.office.com/e/XGgctMqvGJ Submit academic award certificates (including transcripts) Arrange for your referee to submit their academic reference Shortlisted applicants will: Attend academic screening on 16 th June Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person workplace interview w/c 29 th June 2026 Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. How to apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. Please complete the attached form and submist alongside your application. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Nicola Banks at Please be aware that due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to offer personalised feedback or respond to individual email queries prior to shortlisting