Job Description

Salary

: 27,485 pro rata per annum (equivalent to NHS Band 4)

Hours

: 37 hours per week (including part time university course)

Location

: Either Gosport, Eastleigh, or Basingstoke combined with home working

Interview

Date: Two stages from October to mid November

Closing Date

: Sunday 28 September at midnight

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide assessments and a range of evidence-based treatments to a caseload of patients with mild to moderate symptoms such as worry and low mood whilst attending Reading University to become a Qualified PWP.

PGCert in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training - Charlie Waller Institute

About you

This position is ideal for someone with a passion for helping people who is looking to start a career within NHS Talking Therapies.

You will need to be enthusiastic about supporting people with empathy and have a strong understanding of mental health. We especially value those with personal experience of mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience supporting people with low mood or anxiety, in a professional or voluntary environment.

Knowledge of the NHS Talking Therapies services and the stepped care model.

Ability to self-reflect and respond well to feedback to learn and develop skills.

About us

The NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire service is provided in partnership by Solent Mind and the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Psychological wellbeing practitioners are employed by Solent Mind to deliver low intensity support at step 2 of the stepped care model.

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire, supporting over 48,000 people with mental health interventions annually. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for workplace wellbeing index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a mindful employer.

For further details on this role please email:

Aster Dawe (Recruitment and Volunteer Coordinator)

adawe@solentmind.org.uk

Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team

careers@solentmind.org.uk

or 023 8201 1718
Job description person specification

NOTE TO APPLICANTS -

You will be asked about gaps in your employment and to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at interview. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.

We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.

Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,485.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:

Relevant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ00536