Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: HMP Durham 
Hours:37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £28,392 (AFC Band 4) 
Contract: Permanent 

Help transform lives through mental health support in a unique and rewarding environment 

At Rethink Mental Illness,we're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by mental illness. We are looking for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through evidence-based interventions. 

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a PWP while gaining valuable clinical experience within a prison setting.You'll combine university study with practical experience, helping people develop the skills and confidence to manage their mental health and move towards recovery. 

About the role 

As a Trainee PWP,you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering low-intensity psychological interventions based on CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (CBT) principles.You'll provide guided self-help, psychoeducational support, and assessments through both one-to-one and group formats. 

Typically,you'll spend four days per weekin service and one day attending university. Full attendance and engagement with the academicprogramme,is a contractual requirement. 

Key responsibilities include: 
• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties. 
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions. 
• Managing a caseload andmaintainingaccurate clinical records. 
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. 
•Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development. 
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes. 

About the service 

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees,Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and Teesside Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver integrated stepped-care mental health services across prisons in theNorth East. 

Whatwe're looking for 

Essential requirements: 
• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject, for examplepsychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy 
• Experience working within mental health. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university trainingprogramme. 
• Full driving license and access to transport. 

Why join Rethink Mental Illness? 

You'll receive professional support,supervision and structured learning while making a lasting impact on people's lives. 

Apply today and help us create hope, recovery and opportunity for people affected by mental illness.