Practitioner in Psychological Interventions
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time fixed-term (24 months) role for a Psychological Interventions Practitioner to join the PI Team, working with adults with learning disabilities across Worcestershire. The postholder will conduct evidence-based assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities experiencing psychological and behavioural distress, with an emphasis on Positive Behaviour Support. The role involves working with individuals, families, and carers, offering consultation to other agencies, and contributing to team development. The team offers a supportive environment with flexibility in working patterns and work-base.
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification RNLD, OT, SLT, Social Worker, RMN etc.
- Postgraduate qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or mental health issues in learning disabilities or relevant further training or experience.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in areas such as:
- Positive Behavioural Support.
- Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and behavioural/mental health needs that challenge services.
- Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around psychological interventions.
- Assessment and management of risk.
- Relevant professional qualification RNLD, OT, SLT, Social Worker, RMN etc.
- Postgraduate qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or mental health issues in learning disabilities or relevant further training or experience.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
- Specific training in areas such as:
- Positive Behavioural Support.
- Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and behavioural/mental health needs that challenge services.
- Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around psychological interventions.
- Assessment and management of risk.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are recruiting a full-time fixed term (24 months) Psychological
Interventions Practitioner to join our Psychological Interventions (PI) Team,
working with adults with learning disabilities across Worcestershire. We are
looking for a registered professional who is skilled in positive behaviour support,
with a passion for improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and
their carers.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific
purpose that we anticipate will be required for 24 months. We reserve the right to end this contract
sooner with appropriate notice.
If you wish to be
considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive
Manager before applying.
Our team includes clinical and counselling psychologists,
behavioural specialists and an assistant practitioner and we are part of a
wider multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). The team
provides a safe and supportive environment to work in, encouraging team members
to use their specialist skills creatively to meet our service-users complex
needs. Our team meets regularly and we have a structured programme of CPD and
reflective practice. There will be flexibility in agreeing a working pattern
and official work-base, with some working from home.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will carry out evidence-based assessment and
inter
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