CBT Trainee - Wakefield Talking Therapies
Job summary
Join the Turning Point Talking Therapies Team
At Turning Point, were passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in our local communities. As part of the national NHS Talking Therapies programme, we offer evidence-based support to adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and related difficulties. We are now recruiting for our next cohort of Trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapists to begin training in March 2026.
Please apply DIRECTLY on our website using the link provided in the supporting links section.
Main duties of the job
This is a salaried, full-time training post leading to a position as a qualified cognitive-behavioural therapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Hull. In your training year, you will study at university for two days per week and spend the remaining three days working in-service across the Wakefield and Five Towns area.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are passionate about evidence-based therapy and eager to support people in their recovery from common mental health problems.
Your Future at Turning Point
On successful completion of your training year, you will transition into the role of a High-Intensity Therapist, joining our experienced, successful, and well-established CBT team.
At Turning Point, we foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support. As a new High-Intensity Therapist, you will receive ongoing mentorship and supervision to ensure you're well-supported in your role. You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality therapy, helping to make significant changes in our clients' lives.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
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.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,491 a year £37,491 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0471-25-0046
Job locations
Transport House
Wakefield
WF2 7AW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by clicking on the benefits link in the supporting links section to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by clicking on the benefits link in the supporting links section to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) in order to be considered and those from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date in order to meet national expectations.
- If you are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme, you will be unable to progress through the recruitment process.
- Candidates must either meet one of the following BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA portfolio. Please ensure that you read the additional information document attached to this advert.
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) in order to be considered and those from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date in order to meet national expectations.
- If you are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme, you will be unable to progress through the recruitment process.
- Candidates must either meet one of the following BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA portfolio. Please ensure that you read the additional information document attached to this advert.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Turning Point
Address
Transport House
Wakefield
WF2 7AW
Employer's website
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Turning Point
Address
Transport House
Wakefield
WF2 7AW