Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Living Well Consortium (LWC), a partnership of member organisations in Birmingham and Solihull, is recruiting for four Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to work within their NHS Talking Therapies (previously IAPT) service. The Traineeship involves one day per week in teaching led by Coventry University, allocated study time, and time spent on placement within a Living Well Consortium Service Provider. The Traineeship will start in January 2026.
LWC is a network of third sector mental health organisations working collectively to support the mental health and wellbeing of people across Birmingham and Solihull. The organisation has secured contracts to deliver psychological support to people across this area through the NHS Talking Therapies (NHS TT) programme.
Trainee PWPs provide low intensity interventions through a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based self-management techniques. They support clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The Traineeship is one year long and, at the end of the programme, successful candidates will be fully qualified PWPs.
Candidates should have evidence of recent study at level 5 or equivalent or an undergraduate degree/equivalent level 6 qualification. Evidence of experience in an employed or formal volunteer role supporting people with psychological, interpersonal, or social problems is desirable.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to pass a written submission prior to the offer of an interview. Further details will be shared with candidates who have been shortlisted.
Terms and Conditions
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- Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £26,530pro rata per annum
- Fixed term for twelve months
- Traineeship begins in January 2026
- Hybrid working (in person working required at Employer and University multiple days per week)
- Working hours:
Recruitment Process
To apply please send a completed Application Form Front Sheet, Application Form, Self Declaration Form, and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form as a PDF to hr.team@livingwellconsortium.com
Please note that shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete and pass a written submission prior to interview.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 8th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Written Submission Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 19th October 2025
Interview date: Monday 3rd and Friday 7th November 2025
For further information about the role, please contact hr.team@livingwellconsortium.com
Living Well Consortium is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Living Well Consortium will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us via the email address above or call on 0121 663 1254.
Living Well Consortium is a Disability Confident Committed employer.