Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), Band 6, to join the integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Forest Bank. This is an exciting opportunity to provided evidenced - based low- intensity interventions and psycho-educational groups to adult males who are currently involved with the criminal justice system. To work within a multidisciplinary team who deliver high-quality care.
The post holder will play a key role i overseeing our Step 2 provision, offering both clinical and managerial supervision to qualified and trainee PWP's, whilst contributing to service development, audit and innovative practice. This role requires a practitioner who can work both autonomously and collaboratively, demonstrating resilience, compassion and a commitment to the Trust's values. With strong support from senior colleagues, the successful candidate will help ensure accessible, effective and recovery-focused mental health services for people with common mental health difficulties in a challenging but rewarding setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions including guided self-help including the delivery of group interventions for the service users within HMP Forest Bank, carrying out thorough assessments, risk management, and care planning in line with Trust policies.
They will take responsibility for organising and managing their own caseload, including screening and accepting referrals, and will ensure accurate record keeping and outcome monitoring. In addition, the post holder will oversee the Step 2 provision, offering clinical and managerial supervision to PWP's and trainees, and supporting service development and audit activities. They will actively contribute to multidisciplinary working across the prison and wider services, liaise with partner agencies and promote access to psychological support for a diverse service user population
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
1. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
2. Excellent pension
3. Cycle to work scheme
4. Salary sacrifice car scheme
5. Wellbeing programme
6. fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
Time Qualified and Professional Registration.
Essential criteria
7. Be BABCP or BPS registered as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
8. Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Desirable criteria
9. Worked in a Criminal Justice Setting
10. Additional Training
Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. Has completed the training to gain accreditation as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.