Job summary
This role helps people using the Specialist Weight Management Service by providing practical psychological support that can improve wellbeing and recovery. You'll work with people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, using low intensity, cognitive behavioural therapy based approaches. You'll be part of a supportive service that values clear communication, safe care and respect for each person's needs, background and goals.

Main duties of the job
What you'll do:

• Support people to manage their mental health and recovery using guided self-help and other evidence-based tools
• Assess referrals, agree care plans and review progress in line with service guidance
• Keep clear clinical records and use outcome information to support safe decisions
• Work closely with colleagues and other services to support stepped care
• Use supervision and feedback to develop your practice

What we're looking for:
You'll have a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification through an accredited training course, or be a qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant primary care experience. You'll understand mild to moderate mental health problems and have experience supporting people with mental health needs. We welcome transferable skills, reflective practice and a commitment to respectful, inclusive care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different experiences, ideas and communities people bring to our services.

About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Qualifications
Essential

• PWP qualification with an IAPT accredited PWP Training Course or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required
• Registered with BABCP or BPS, or prepared to work towards registration.

Desirable

• IAPT accredited PWP supervisor
• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate/undergraduate degree.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence or working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear records, reports and letters
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Experience of working with social inclusion
• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of working with a dialogue translator

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of mild to moderate mental health issues and how it may present in Primary Care

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surround work and the impact it can have on mental health problems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).