Job summary
Durham and Darlington Talking Therapies Service is looking to recruit a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to provide low intensity interventions to people presenting with mild to moderate anxiety and depression as well as other common mental health problems. PWP's will provide this support using a range of mediums including face to face, telephone, video and computerised packages
The successful candidate will work into our South Durham Team and form part of a team consisting of qualified and trainee CBT/EMDR/IPT Therapists, CfD trained Counsellors and qualified and trainee PWP's
Within the Durham & Darlington service, PWP's are able to access weekly clinical supervisions, monthly clinical skills supervision and monthly management supervisions which will allow individuals to reflect on their practice and ensure they are well supported in the work they provide to patients.
Due to the requirement for PWP's to be BABCP/BPS Accredited practitioners, we actively encourage staff to attend CPD relevant to their role and provide support to ensure that individuals are accessing further training.
We regularly support PWP's to attend further training such as LTC and PWP Supervision training and we are keen advocates of developing our staff to take on varied responsibilities.
In addition to this, further in house training is regularly arranged as part of Clinical skills supervision.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, successful candidates will be expected to:
1. Conduct one to one Guided Self Help Sessions, face to face and using remote modes of delivery
2. Conduct reviews using the Computerised CBT Package (SilverCloud)
3. Provide support to Online Psychoeducational Classes
4. Conduct Single Point of Access assessment appointment
5. Facilitate Referrals to other health care providers in both physical health and mental health settings
6. Engaging in clinical and managerial supervision
About us
NHS Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies is a well-established psychological therapies service and has been providing psychological interventions to those residing in the County Durham and Darlington area since 2010. We are a joint venture of three experienced local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success. It is led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS).
The service has continued to develop new and innovative ways of supporting those patients presenting with common mental health difficulties, forming strong links with other supporting services in the area. We pride ourselves on helping people achieve good mental and physical well-being and live life to the full.
We support and encourage staff to attend relevant CPD to ensure they are able to keep up to date with accreditation and grow and develop as a practitioner
We have worked with staff to create a supportive and wellbeing focused environment and we have recently achieved the Gold standard for the Better Health at Work awards and we are currently working towards the Achieving Excellence level.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-075-26-A
Job locations
St Aidan's House
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6SA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
7. PWP qualifications from a British Psychological Society accredited PWP programme/apprenticeship
8. Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within 6 months of qualifying)
9. If qualifying by the apprenticeship route have also passed the apprenticeship end point assessment
Desirable
10. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT
11. Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational Therapy, psychology
Experience
Essential
12. Experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
13. Ability to demonstrate a rane of experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions
14. Experience of screening, assessing and working with a range of mental health issues at step 2
15. Experience of working with and managing risk
Desirable
16. Experience in drug/alcohol management
17. Experience of partnership working
18. Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills
Essential
19. Computer skills
20. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
21. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
22. Able to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
23. Ability to implement NICE Guidance for Step 2 interventions for mental health problems
24. Knowledge of factors that can impact common mental health problems
25. Competent in risk assessment
26. Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they may present in Primary Care
27. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
28. Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
29. Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Personal
Essential
30. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
31. Ability to use own initiative and make decisions independently
32. Committed to continual professional and personal development