Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Qualified
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) within Wolverhampton Talking Therapies, part of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The PWP will deliver low-intensity CBT interventions for anxiety and depression, working with diverse clients via telephone, video, face-to-face, and computerised methods. The position involves both home and office-based work, requiring a commitment to continuous professional development and high-quality client care. The service offers regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth.
Essential criteria
- Possess a qualification in IAPT/TTAD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) / Or will attain this by 09/2026.
- Accredited or working towards accreditation with British Psychological Society or British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- LTC Trained
- Possess a qualification in IAPT/TTAD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) / Or will attain this by 09/2026.
- Accredited or working towards accreditation with British Psychological Society or British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- LTC Trained
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 7d ago · Closes in 8d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Wolverhampton Talking Therapies (which is part of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) offer interventions for Depression and all anxiety disorders. As a service we excel with positive client feedback and exceptionally high job satisfaction from our team.
We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) with the passion and drive to join our clinical team of PWPs, Counsellors and CBT Therapists.
Whilst accreditation is desirable, if you are not yet accredited we are able to support you in applying once successfully appointed.
It is essentialthat successful applicants possess a qualification from Talking Therapies Approved Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course. (Without this, your application will not be considered).
Main duties of the job
The role of a PWP is very dynamic, and though at its core is the treatment of Depression and anxiety, no two days are the same.
As a PWP you will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of competence and have experience working in mental health services . You will deliver Step 2 intervention to clients presenting with Depression and/or generalised anxiety disorder, using modalities of telephone, video, face-to-face and computerised.
Candidates are also expected to engage themselves in clinical and case management supervision, and be willing to undertake continuous pr
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