About us:
At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and building lives free from gambling harm. As the UK’s leading charity for gambling- related harm support, we offer specialist residential treatment and holistic care to those most affected.
For more than 50 years, we have been a trusted leader in gambling addiction recovery, combining specialist expertise with a deep commitment to transforming lives. Our evidence-based approach delivers measurable outcomes and industry-leading success rates, helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.
At the heart of everything we do is a people-first philosophy, providing compassionate, personalised support tailored to each person's unique journey. We also recognise that recovery is deeply personal, which is why we offer a discreet, professional and respectful environment where individuals can rebuild their lives with confidence, dignity and trust.
Role:
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. You’ll work alongside Clinical Leads, Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to deliver high-quality, psychologically informed support that promotes recovery, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in mental health or wellbeing practice—such as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner PWP —who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist addiction recovery service (Gambling background desired but not essential providing you have some understanding of addictions).
What you’ll be doing
Clinical practice
- Deliver structured, low-intensity and psychologically informed interventions for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm
- Support assessments, helping to identify emotional, psychological, and social needs
- Contribute to the formulation and development of recovery-focused care plans with clear, achievable goals
- Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and wider recovery activities
- Support access to appropriate community services and external support networks
Risk and safeguarding
- Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies
- Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain professional boundaries and safe, ethical working practices
Partnership working
- Build strong relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and reviews
Clinical governance and development
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
- Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activity
- Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards
Essential qualifications and experience
- Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology or Wellbeing Practice
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, ideally addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs
- Experience delivering structured, psychologically informed interventions
- Experience managing and prioritising a caseload effectively
- Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Essential skills and knowledge
- Understanding of addiction recovery principles
- Knowledge of low-intensity CBT or similar approaches
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build trusting, compassionate relationships with service users
- Resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately
Desirable
- Experience with gambling addiction
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice
- Experience delivering group or psychoeducational sessions
We help people to reclaim and rebuild their lives free from gambling-related harm in safe, supported environments by providing the most effective therapies, interventions, and counselling possible.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work can make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
