Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Kent & Medway

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding new career as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)?

Do you have a Level 5 Qualification: A Diploma of Higher Education, foundation degree, higher national diploma, level 5 award, or a level 5 certificate, diploma, or NVQ?

Or do you have GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English (alternatively L2 Maths and English functional skills) and can evidence this with certificates?

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for those without an honours degree who are passionate about improving the lives of people with common mental health difficulties. If you have relevant life experience, are looking to make a career change and wish to contribute to the local community, this is the role for you.

The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Apprenticeship programme is a way in which people who may not have attended University, can study and work within a mental health service gaining both theory and practice and resulting in a professional qualification, without having had to study at degree level in the first place.

You will spend two days per week studying at Exeter University, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidenced based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression disorders. The remaining three days will be spent working with our skilled team of clinicians within our Kent & Medway service, to develop your new skills and gain experience. This split is to make the links between theory and practice, something that will help you in your career and personal development; If offered employment the successful candidates would then need to submit a formal application to University of Exeter admissions.; A conditional post would be offered subject to university application.

This is a developmental post and suitable candidates are provided with intensive training and supervision to work in the Apprenticeship PWP role and will study on the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Apprenticeship, Final awards: Level 6 Graduate Certificate; with Exeter University. The course is 15 months; long, beginning September 2023, plus will require successful completion of an End Point Assessment conducted by a third party to assess core practical competencies.; If you hold a Level 6 qualification then the trainee PWP route may be more suited to you.

Location

The studies at University of Exeter are planned to be remote however due to national directives this may change and require some face-to-face sessions that would be offered in London, Bristol or Exeter. The placement days with Everyturn Talking Therapies are planned to be remote, we would welcome applicants from the local area the team covers of Kent and Medway.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:

• Evidence of recent study either in an education/workplace setting OR proven track record of working with people experiencing a common mental health problem (e.g., anxiety or depression).
• Valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship – please see ESFA guidance for further information.
• Evidence of Level 5 study eg. foundation degree or HND, in England, Wales or Northern Ireland (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of NHS Talking Therapies and the role of a PWP
• GCSEs, grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (Alternatively, Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English) *NB. Evidence of certificates are required prior to interview. Without this we would be unable to progress the application.
• Are highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP.
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Are able to work to required performance targets.
• Are able to attend a university course provided by Exeter University currently delivered remotely.
• Have the ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
• Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.