Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)Cognitive Wellness CIC
Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
£29,200 per annum
Permanent Contract
Full-Time
Join a Growing, Ambitious and Supportive Talking Therapies Service
Cognitive Wellness CIC is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our expanding NHS Talking Therapies service.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support while investing in the development and wellbeing of its staff.
Whether you are an experienced PWP or approaching qualification, we offer a supportive environment, protected supervision, excellent development opportunities, and clear progression pathways to help you build a long-term career within psychological therapies.
Applications from newly qualified PWPs awaiting qualification confirmation are welcomed.
Why Join Cognitive Wellness CIC?
At Cognitive Wellness, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where clinicians feel valued, developed, and empowered to provide excellent care.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive salary of £29,200
✅ Permanent contract
✅ Hybrid working model
✅ Protected weekly case management and supervision
✅ Structured clinical support from experienced clinicians and managers
✅ Clear progression routes into:
- High Intensity CBT Therapist (HI CBT) training
- Long-Term Conditions (LTC) training
✅ Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
✅ Supportive and experienced leadership team
✅ Regular team events and wellbeing initiatives
✅ Opportunity to work across face-to-face, telephone, video and digital pathways
✅ Opportunity to contribute to service development and innovation
✅ Work within a growing organisation that actively invests in its workforce
About the Role
As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties, delivering evidence-based interventions and helping clients achieve meaningful recovery.
The role includes:
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding reviews.
- Delivering evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions.
- Supporting clients presenting with anxiety, depression, stress and related difficulties.
- Monitoring client progress through routine outcome measures.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
- Delivering interventions via telephone, video and face-to-face appointments.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in supervision, case management and service development activities.
What We're Looking ForEssential Criteria
- Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) status or due to qualify shortly.
- Experience working within an NHS Talking Therapies service or equivalent mental health setting.
- Experience conducting assessments and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
- Competent IT skills and experience maintaining clinical records.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience using IAPTUS or similar clinical systems.
- Experience delivering interventions across multiple formats (telephone, video and face-to-face).
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational workshops or group interventions.
About Cognitive Wellness CIC
Cognitive Wellness CIC is a leading provider of NHS Talking Therapies services across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality psychological interventions that improve the wellbeing of our communities.
Our vision is simple: to deliver outstanding mental health support whilst developing the next generation of psychological therapy professionals.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, strong clinical governance, commitment to innovation, and investment in staff development.
If you are passionate about helping people improve their mental wellbeing and are looking for a service where you can genuinely develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Cognitive Wellness team.
Pay: £29,200.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification, or are you awaiting formal qualification confirmation following successful completion of your PWP training?
- Do you have experience using IAPTUS within an NHS Talking Therapies or equivalent mental health service?
- This is a hybrid role requiring attendance at our Birmingham-based clinics and office locations. Are you able to reliably commute to Birmingham and travel between sites if required?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B28 8AS
