Job Introduction

Everyone's Turning Point is unique. It’s the moment when they realise they've made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. That's where you come in, working in our Talking Therapies service, as part of our highly successful and innovative 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) delivery model.

We support people who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well-being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of mental well-being. For our clients, this has resulted in highly accessible and user-friendly service available across a wide geographical area.

Role Responsibility

We are now recruiting for High Intensity CBT Trainees for our Wakefield IAPT service. The course will be a one-year full-time IAPT post graduate diploma course based at The University of Hull, for 2 days a week, and you will work in service 3 days a week delivering Step 3 High Intensity CBT therapy, under the supervision of a University and in-service Clinical Supervisor. You must be available to attend a remote interview on either the 23rd or 24th November. You must then be able to start the course on 1st March 2023.

Please note that in addition to allocated university days and study time provided by the service, trainees will be required to engage in self-directed study in their own time in order to successfully complete the course.

On completion of the CBT training course, the role will continue as a qualified High-Intensity Therapist, with Turning Point Talking Therapies.

The Ideal Candidate

Applications are invited from Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or those with a recognised core profession with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Applicants without a recognised and accredited core mental health profession (such as PWPS) must have a first degree in an allied discipline or equivalent (usually Psychology) AND provide an electronic copy of the completed KSA portfolio at interview, with statements included for all sections. For more details on core profession and the KSA portfolio which is a substantial piece of work see the BABCP website.

Candidates are unable to progress through the recruitment process if they are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme. Candidates who have started, but not completed a funded course (i.e., have failed or withdrawn from a previous course), should make this clear in their application as additional references and/or discussions may be warranted.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

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