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.

This is not just an opportunity to gain a distinguished qualification, but also a chance to become a part of a supportive team committed to making a difference. Start your journey with us at Turning Point, and let’s move forward together.

Video interviews will be held on 10th and 11th July 2023 and they will take place jointly with the university to ensure all academic requirements can be met.

Role Responsibility

We are now recruiting High Intensity CBT Trainees for Total Wellbeing Luton, our integrated IAPT & Wellbeing Service.

The trainee CBT position includes undertaking a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based CBT (High Intensity - NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression) at University of Hertfordshire.

You will dedicate two days a week to academic studies, and for the remaining three days, you will work at our Luton IAPT service, delivering Step 3 High Intensity CBT therapy under the supervision of university and in-service clinical supervisors. You will be required to work on an outreach and rota basis in the community as the service operates 6 days per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturdays 9am to 4pm.

On successful completion of your training year, you will transition into the role of a High-Intensity Therapist, joining our experienced, successful, and well-established CBT team. You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality therapy, helping to make significant changes in our clients' lives.

If you are invited to interview, you must have with you any academic qualification certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.

The Ideal Candidate

All candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a related field (exceptional consideration may be granted on a case-by-case basis to core profession candidates who fall short of this criteria).

If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you must follow the KSA procedure and prepare your portfolio prior to interview. You should then email this to your UoH interviewer, who will check to ensure that the KSA requirements are met. If successful, you will submit your portfolio again during the course to be marked in full.

Those qualified as a PWP should have a minimum of two years post qualification and any candidate who began an NHS funded psychological profession training programme on or after 1st April 2022 should have a minimum of two years post qualification.

It goes without saying that you will need outstanding organisational and communication skills and the drive to successfully complete the course and become a qualified practitioner, as well as the ability to work well within an established team.

For more details on core professions and the KSA portfolio, please visit the BABCP website.

About us

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 are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date..

Turning Point