Job Description

Are you a CWP or EMHP looking to advance your career and develop your clinical skills? Are you looking to join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making every therapy session count?

Do you want to join a team determined to transform the delivery of mental health care?

We are looking for CWPs to join our first Towards Hub in Leeds. You will provide evidence-based interventions to people with common mental health problems (aged 12 upwards).

These are full time roles but we would consider job sharing (a minimum of 20 hours a week).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post-holder will work as part of the Towards Clinical Team to support the safe and effective delivery of clinical services to clients. Working closely with the Hub's Lead Therapist the postholder will:

Deliver evidence based one-to-one assessments and interventions face-to-face or online via the Towards Platform. Utilise evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in all facets of clinical work. Deliver evidence-based group interventions. Act as a role model and mentor to trainees undertaking their clinical placement with the Towards Academy. Work as part of a team to manage clinical performance and outcomes specifically in relation to matching, engagement, client satisfaction and treatment outcomes. Undertake risk assessment and risk management processes and to provide advice to other professionals, both internal and external, on aspects of risk assessment and risk management. Attend and fully engage with weekly clinical supervision Maintain and develop the highest standards of practice, through active participation in continuing professional development and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in psychological practice in areas related to the post. Communicate skilfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive information with key internal and external agencies. Use information management and technology effectively in accordance with the relevant Towards guidelines. Maintain accurate records and data collection. To abide by the BABCP Code of Conduct and other relevant professional body guidelines. To work to a set of objectives based upon a personal appraisal agreed with the Lead Therapist To fully understand and adhere to Towards policies and procedures To work in a flexible and responsive way to meet the changing needs of the service. To promote equality, diversity and the rights of the client To follow safeguarding procedures to minimise risk of harm to children or vulnerable adults. To contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment Able to travel to and from various locations when required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY

Working with clients, one-to-one and in group settings. Undertake relevant administration. Support, guide and advise clients who make enquiries in the Hub. Attend clinical supervision, team meetings, case management etc.

REPORTING

You will report directly to the Lead Therapist

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

In return we can offer you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in the role including:

Learning new therapy models including ACT, MBCT and MBSR Learning to treat a range of presentations, including long term conditions, sexual problems, relationship issues, health anxiety and specific phobias. Supporting and mentoring skills Involvement in clinical governance forums within the team, company and region. Opportunity to help us shape service delivery Opportunities for future career development including training to work with more complex presentations and/or clinical leadership.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We're fully committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. This isn't just something that's incredibly important for us, but we also think it's vital that people can access therapy sessions with someone who shares their background and represents their community.

We are consciously encouraging applications from a range of ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, sexualities, disabilities, or backgrounds that can be underrepresented in mental healthcare. We hire with fairness and awareness.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 32,967.00-40,131.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Children wellbeing practitioner
Expected start date: 07/07/2025