THE FORWARD TRUST
28,407 per year
Suffolk
Full-time
7th October 2025

We are looking for a qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team. As a PWP, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

You will assess service users’ suitability for evidence-based interventions and deliver a wide range of Step 2 psychological therapies, both on a one-to-one basis and through therapeutic groups. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, responsive service aligned with IAPT standards, while making a real difference to people’s lives.

The role also involves active participation in case management and line management supervision, supporting both clinical quality and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments, including risk assessments relating to self and others.
  • Deliver a range of Step 2 evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
  • Contribute to team performance, ensuring services meet IAPT quality standards.
  • Actively participate in case management and line management supervision.
  • Support the service in achieving its performance and outcome targets.
  • Work flexibly across sites as required to meet service needs.

Essential Criteria

  • Qualification (or soon-to-qualify) as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
  • Experience undertaking comprehensive risk assessments.
  • Experience delivering Step 2 interventions.
  • Strong understanding of IAPT and the stepped-care model.
  • Genuine interest in motivating and supporting people to improve their wellbeing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.
  • Good project and time management skills.
  • Understanding of the need for evidence-based psychological interventions.
  • Flexibility to meet service needs and willingness to work across sites.

About You
You are compassionate, motivated, and committed to supporting people through their recovery journey. You have a strong understanding of IAPT services and evidence-based interventions, alongside the ability to engage and motivate service users from diverse backgrounds. A team player, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and the flexibility required to meet the needs of the service.