Talking Therapies: Qualified Freelance Psychological Well-being Practitioner (PWP)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Qualified PWP with a NHS Talking Therapy [Previously IAPT] background. The Practitioner will be located in our Broad Street office in Birmingham and work Remotely.
We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and a high level of skills and experience. All freelancers and staff will receive regular clinical supervision and have access to a private 24/7 employee support helpline including personal counselling.
You will work as part of a team and you will also need good administrative, time management and communication skills.
Application Deadline:
Thursday 30th October 2025, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and thus, the application window maybe closed earlier.
Background
Women's Consortium aims to bridge the gap between disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city - working to address deprivation in Birmingham. Women's Consortium is working in towards supporting people in their communities.
We provide:
· a unique service in Primary Care that works on mental health prevention, short term interventions and through our Secondary Care services; long term interventions.
· support to clients through helping them gain the tools and knowledge to overcome root issues causing or that may cause mental health problems or crises.
· signposting for clients to specialist services or advise that we understand are beyond our capacity.
Position Reports to:
Women's Consortium: Clinical Service Manager
Location: (closest to candidate)
· Broad Street Birmingham
· Remotely
Main purpose of job:
You will be an enthusiastic, motivated therapist working full time within our Talking therapy service from Mondays to Fridays.
· Providing mental health and wellbeing support to clients from our NHS/GP, Police, and other referrals including direct referrals sourced by yourself to deliver 121 support. You may also contribute to our secondary services and offer further support if needed once discharged from our other non-NHS Taking Therapy services.
· Managing all admin related to seeing clients and ensure trust, privacy and confidentiality for both the clients and the organisation.
· Be responsible for completing required training particularly safeguarding training and ensuring compliance.
· Provide High and Low Intensity support within a Stepped Care Model for adults and/or Children and Young People (if trained/experienced in this area) with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders.
Salary:
£29,000 Per Annum
Minimum 30 hours a week (10 clients a day based on 20-30 minute sessions)
Benefits:
1. Free Supervision and Case Management
2. Free DBS Enhanced Checks
3. Free Level 3 Safeguarding Training and other professional Training
4. Opportunity to join funded NHS courses with funded salaries
5. Discounts for stores, services and entertainment via our HR portal
6. Access to our 24 hour Employee Support Line with free counselling to manage stress at work and home as well as support with taxes, housing and more
Main tasks of job:
1) Train to carry out triage / assessments if needed.
2) Carry out triaging when you are not able to see clients and if needed.
3) See clients through our Talking Therapies program over 5-6 weeks depending on the client's clinical needs.
4) Use the IAPTUS data system in order to manage client caseloads and to enter client data each week. Ensure all data/reporting for clients are entered during sessions or just after completing sessions.
5) Ensure suitable support program for clients to follow and adapt to, offer a range of interventions where needed and support clients throughout their treatment.
6) Assess, plan and implement a treatment plan, evaluation and manage and treat potential withdrawal, detoxification symptoms including emotional, physical and psychological.
7) Signpost clients where they are required to see more specialised services, in emergency situations and for safeguarding purposes, signpost to internal and/or external services based on client need.
8) Provide reports when required for monitoring and statistics and report problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and persons responsible.
9) Take required safeguarding training and ensure awareness of safeguarding procedures and important contact lists.
Registrations and Qualifications:
1) BACP Registered or equivalent registration recognised by NHS Talking Therapies.
2) NHS Talking Therapy PWP training or equivalent recognised by BACP.
3) At least 2 years of experience post qualification or experience in the field.
4) Demonstrates high standards in oral and written communications.
5) Must have basic IT skills such as using client databases, email, meeting apps and other relevant digital resources.
6) Must be accredited BACP if you do not have a PWP TT specific qualification
7) Must have IAPTUS Client Database Experience
How to Apply and Application Assessment:
Please send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to If you would like further information about the position, please email us to find out more.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and may close the application process as soon as we find the right candidates for the positions available
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Store discount
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Birmingham, B1 2HF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience within the IAPT or Talking Therapies field?
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (IAPT) Qualification (required)
* BACP Accreditation (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/10/2025
Reference ID: Freelance-TT-PWP