Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 07/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing high volume, low intensity interventions under supervision, focusing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-management for adults with common mental health issues. The post holder will assess and support individuals in their recovery, manage a caseload, and work within a stepped care approach. It requires a PWP qualification and primarily involves working from the office in Eccles and clinic venues in Salford. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, risk assessment, and adherence to service protocols.
Essential criteria
- PWP Qualification e.g. Certificate in Advance Practices in Mental Health Primary Care Pathway (APMHPC) or a core profession; for example, RMN, Social Worker or Occupational therapist.
Desirable criteria
- MSc health related degree, Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualification or qualified in a relevant psychological therapy /approach.
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems. To demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for the role which drives and delivers positive results. Able to undertake patient centred interviews/assessments and support to promote self-recovery. Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication. Must be able to develop and understand facilitators and barriers to therapeutic relationship with patients. To demonstrate an understanding of IAPT, anxiety and depression and how it may present. To be professional with all interactions with the ability to work positively within a team and foster good working relationships. Have the ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. To work under pressure and manage a case load of patients. To consistently assess and manage patient related risk within scope of practice. To present a positive regard for others and respect for individuals rights of autonomy and confidentiality. To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role. To have an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. To have emotional resilience to manage a high volume of clinical contacts and own wellbeing when working with emotional issues. Must be computer literate.
- Able to attend and apply relevant training. Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development. Experience of working in Primary Care Services. Ability to manage own caseload and worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Car driver or can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the locality area. Fluent in languages other than English.
- PWP Qualification e.g. Certificate in Advance Practices in Mental Health Primary Care Pathway (APMHPC) or a core profession; for example, RMN, Social Worker or Occupational therapist.
- MSc health related degree, Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualification or qualified in a relevant psychological therapy /approach.
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems. To demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for the role which drives and delivers positive results. Able to undertake patient centred interviews/assessments and support to promote self-recovery. Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication. Must be able to develop and understand facilitators and barriers to therapeutic relationship with patients. To demonstrate an understanding of IAPT, anxiety and depression and how it may present. To be professional with all interactions with the ability to work positively within a team and foster good working relationships. Have the ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. To work under pressure and manage a case load of patients. To consistently assess and manage patient related risk within scope of practice. To present a positive regard for others and respect for individuals rights of autonomy and confidentiality. To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role. To have an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. To have emotional resilience to manage a high volume of clinical contacts and own wellbeing when working with emotional issues. Must be computer literate.
- Able to attend and apply relevant training. Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development. Experience of working in Primary Care Services. Ability to manage own caseload and worked
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Six Degrees Social Enterprise
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
The closing date is 07 October 2026
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE IT IS MANDATORY FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO HAVE COMPLETED THE PG CERTIFICATE (PWP TRAINING). If you do not have this qualification, we will not be able to accept your application and you would need to apply for a trainee PWP role in the future.
Any successful applicants are expected to primarily work between the office in Eccles and clinic venues in the Salford area. We are not able to offer any remote contracts.
We welcome applicants who speak an additional language.
Closing date is 07/10/2026 but we will close early subject to sufficient applications received.
Interview will be in person at our office.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst under supervision. The jobholder will provide a wider range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self management interventions to adults with common mental health issues.
About us
Six Degrees Social Enterprise is a Salford based Community Interest Company, established in 2011. We provide brief psychological interventions and bereavement support services across Salford and Greater Manchester. Our mission is to enable and empower individuals and communities to achieve their optimum wellb
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