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 a High Intensity CBT Trainee for our Wakefield IAPT service. The course will be a one-year full-time IAPT post graduate diploma course based at Sheffield University 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 you University and in-service Clinical Supervisor. You must be available to attend for a remote Interview on 5^th August and start the course in October 2021.

• At present the course is being run remotely via blackboard, however we will be moving to a blended approach of face-to-face and remote teaching as soon as restrictions allow for this, and there is therefore an expectation that trainees will be able to travel to Sheffield for teaching as and when necessary.
• 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.

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 COMPLETE KSA portfolio at interview.  This must include all evidence as required. For more details on core profession and the KSA portfolio which is a substantial piece of work see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/clinicalpsychology/programmes/iapt/ksa and more general KSA information at: http://www.babcp.com/Accreditation/CBP/KSA.aspx.

• Candidates are unable to progress through the recruitment process if they are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme.

• Candidates must either meet one of the following BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA (see below):

 If the candidate is successful at interview the training place will be ratified after the KSA has been assessed as being of a suitable standard by the University.  KSA candidates must produce a statement for each of the relevant KSA criteria and list the supporting evidence that they have provided. Each statement is expected to include illustrative examples and sufficient depth of information to demonstrate how the candidate meets equivalence of core professional training in this area. For criteria that require a reference or a counter-signature, these should be included at this point.

• Candidates whose KSA portfolio is not of the required standard will not be eligible to enrol on the training and will not receive feedback on their KSA. If you do not have a complete portfolio with all of the above references, evidences, and signatures please do no apply on this occasion until this is complete.

About us

If you're inspired by the social model of mental health that works holistically according to need rather than diagnosis and would like to help us achieve our vision, we can offer a competitive remuneration package and excellent training and development opportunities. You will be required to work on an outreach and rota basis in the community as the service operates 7 days per week.

We will close the advert on 9^th July or once we receive 100 applications so please don't hesitate to submit your application if you are interested.

Interviews will be held remotely via the Blackboard platform on Thursday 5^th August and we regret to advise that we will be unable to accommodate requests for interviews on other dates as interviews take place jointly with Sheffield University to ensure all academic requirements can be met.

If you are successful in securing a position, you must be able to provide photo ID, proof of Eligibility to work and proof of your academic qualifications. Offers cannot be made without this information. Those without a valid permit to work in the UK are not eligible to apply for this position.

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.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• Excellent clinical supervision from BABCP accredited therapists
• Extended work hours means incredible flexibility for working patterns to support work-life balance
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including Blue Light Card, cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships
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• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive 100 applications before the advertised closing date.

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