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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sunderland Talking Therapies to appoint a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The position is for either a qualified PWP who holds a PWP accreditation or a Trainee PWP who is nearing the end of training due to be ratified, and wants to develop their skills and experience within our team. The post is full-time (37.5) however we are open to applications for part-time hours. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.</p><p>Please be aware we would not shortlist an application if we suspect the use of AI.</p><p>Interviews for this post will be on 8th or 9th December at Monkwearmouth Hospital.</p><p>The successful candidate should: </p><ul><li>Have successfully completed an academic course of study in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and be qualified as a PWP.</li> <li>We are also interested in receiving applications from current Trainee PWPs who are enrolled on a PG Cert in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies and are due to qualify. If you are a current Trainee PWP you would initially be employed at Band 4 and once marks have been ratified by your university examination board, and you have gained PWP registration this would be uplifted to Band 5. </li> <li>Have a current registration with the BABCP or BPS, or be able to immediately apply for this once in post (PWPs will remain at band 4 until registration has been confirmed).</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Undertake triage screening assessments and make onward referrals</li> <li>Provide a range of low intensity interventions e.g. guided self-help (both telephone, online consultation and face-to-face), psycho-educational courses and computerised CBT </li> <li>Have the opportunity to contribute to a number of innovative service improvement projects, champion roles and specialist interest groups</li> <li>Liaise with external agencies and services to promote Sunderland Talking Therapies </li> </ul><ul><li>Have the opportunity to act as a mentor to trainee PWPs </li> <li>Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills and knowledge</li> <li>Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and engage in team huddles</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>What we offer:</p><ul><li>Regular opportunities for ongoing continuing personal development either through in house training workshops or external training events</li> <li>Monthly line management </li> <li>Weekly case management supervision </li> <li>Fortnightly clinical skills supervision </li> <li>Monthly PWP meeting </li> <li>30 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus statutory bank holidays</li> <li>This service is an 8-8 service weekdays. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the shifts required.</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0330-25-0019</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>51 John Street</p>
            <p>Sunderland</p>
            <p>SR1 1QN</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
            <p>Monkwearmouth Hospital</p>
          
          <p>Newcastle Road</p>
                    <p>Sunderland</p>
                    <p>SR5 1NB</p>
          <br>
        
          
            <p>Ryhope Hospital</p>
          
          <p>Waterworks Road</p>
          <p>Ryhope</p>
          <p>Sunderland</p>
                    <p>SR2 0NB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the
successful applicant will be employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS)
terms and conditions, working within Sunderland Talking Therapies as a sub-contractor.
The successful candidate will be entitled to SCS benefits such as access to our
24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing and will be within a
probationary period for 12 months. Sunderland Talking Therapies consists of a
large multidisciplinary team including PWPs, Community Practitioners, High
Intensity Therapies (of multiple modalities) and a counsellor. A Senior
Management Team including Team Managers, Clinical Leads, Senior PWPs, Low
Intensity Service Leads and a Clinical Manager oversee the service and support
staff. Sunderland Talking Therapies also works as a single point of access for
patients entering Talking Therapies or Counselling via Sunderland Counselling
Service, Sunderland Mind and Washington Mind. </p><p>Our PWP workforce is a valuable and highly respected element
of the service. The PWP role in our service is varied and will allow you to
gain a wide range of experience and skills.
As a service we are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of
our PWPs through providing opportunities to participate in service development
projects and complete further training e.g. PWP supervisors course, LTC
training and leadership training. We are also committed to enhancing and
maintaining the wellbeing of our PWP workforce.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the
successful applicant will be employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS)
terms and conditions, working within Sunderland Talking Therapies as a sub-contractor.
The successful candidate will be entitled to SCS benefits such as access to our
24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing and will be within a
probationary period for 12 months. Sunderland Talking Therapies consists of a
large multidisciplinary team including PWPs, Community Practitioners, High
Intensity Therapies (of multiple modalities) and a counsellor. A Senior
Management Team including Team Managers, Clinical Leads, Senior PWPs, Low
Intensity Service Leads and a Clinical Manager oversee the service and support
staff. Sunderland Talking Therapies also works as a single point of access for
patients entering Talking Therapies or Counselling via Sunderland Counselling
Service, Sunderland Mind and Washington Mind. </p><p>Our PWP workforce is a valuable and highly respected element
of the service. The PWP role in our service is varied and will allow you to
gain a wide range of experience and skills.
As a service we are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of
our PWPs through providing opportunities to participate in service development
projects and complete further training e.g. PWP supervisors course, LTC
training and leadership training. We are also committed to enhancing and
maintaining the wellbeing of our PWP workforce.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working effectively as a PWP within a high-pressured setting (primary care or equivalent).</li>
        
        <li>Experience of managing own PWP clinical caseload.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and using an interpreter.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with neurodiversity.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with individuals with long-term conditions and/or medically unexplained symptoms.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Other requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Willingness and ability to work clinically on an evening where required by the service.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for patient appointments.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification from an accredited PWP Training Course.</li>
        
        <li>PWP registration with BPS or BABCP or being able and eligible to apply for this immediately once in post.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Psychology or other health and care related undergraduate degree</li>
          
          <li>Completion of an accredited course relating to working with long-term conditions within Low Intensity therapy.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>An understanding of NICE guidelines for the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression and how these are applied in practice. </li>
        
        <li>An understanding of the importance of building good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team. </li>
        
        <li>An understanding of the role of clinical risk assessments within PWP work.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An understanding of the role and benefits of both clinical skills and case management supervision.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Skills and Competencies
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>High quality and timely clinical note recording (e.g. session notes and care plans) and ability to write reports and letters</li>
        
        <li>Ability to build a rapport with service users.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of using different modalities to deliver Low Intensity CBT,  including face-to-face, and telephone guided self-help, online support and psychoeducational classes.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working effectively as a PWP within a high-pressured setting (primary care or equivalent).</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing own PWP clinical caseload.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and using an interpreter.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with neurodiversity.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with individuals with long-term conditions and/or medically unexplained symptoms.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Other requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness and ability to work clinically on an evening where required by the service.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for patient appointments.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification from an accredited PWP Training Course.</li>
          
          <li>PWP registration with BPS or BABCP or being able and eligible to apply for this immediately once in post.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Psychology or other health and care related undergraduate degree</li>
            
            <li>Completion of an accredited course relating to working with long-term conditions within Low Intensity therapy.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An understanding of NICE guidelines for the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression and how these are applied in practice. </li>
          
          <li>An understanding of the importance of building good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team. </li>
          
          <li>An understanding of the role of clinical risk assessments within PWP work.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>An understanding of the role and benefits of both clinical skills and case management supervision.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Skills and Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>High quality and timely clinical note recording (e.g. session notes and care plans) and ability to write reports and letters</li>
          
          <li>Ability to build a rapport with service users.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of using different modalities to deliver Low Intensity CBT,  including face-to-face, and telephone guided self-help, online support and psychoeducational classes.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sunderland Counselling Service</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>51 John Street</p>
            <p>Sunderland</p>
            <p>SR1 1QN</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Sunderland Counselling Service</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>51 John Street</p>
                    <p>Sunderland</p>
                    <p>SR1 1QN</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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    <li><strong>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</strong></li>
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<p>Counsellors&nbsp;on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.</p>
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    <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement*.</li>
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<p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
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		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
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		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			<p>Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.</p>
<p>We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. <strong>HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales</strong>&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.</p>
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<p>We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: </p>
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<p><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</p>
<p><strong>Perseverance</strong>&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</p>
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Counsellor on Placement Sunderland

<p><strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong><br> <strong>South Tyneside</strong><br> <strong>£400 £500 per week</strong><br> <strong>Immediate Starts</strong></p><p>Do you have a passion for supporting young people?<br> Do you want a flexible work/life balance?<br> Would you describe yourself as kind, patient, and empathetic?</p> <strong>The School and Role</strong> <p>We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a <strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong> in the <strong>South Tyneside</strong> area. In this rewarding role, you ll support children with <strong>Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)</strong> needs, helping them to feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning environment.</p><p>A key focus of this position is to build positive relationships, support emotional regulation, and use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively. This is a <strong>long-term role with potential to become permanent</strong> for the right candidate.</p><p>All applicants will need to complete a Right to Work check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a <strong>DBS on the Update Service</strong>.</p> <strong>Requirements</strong> <p>The ideal <strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong> will have:</p><ul> <li> <p>Experience supporting children or young people with <strong>SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs</strong></p></li><li> <p>The ability to <strong>build trust and positive relationships</strong> quickly with pupils who may display challenging behaviours</p></li><li> <p><strong>Strong communication and listening skills</strong>, with the ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure</p></li><li> <p>Confidence in using <strong>de-escalation and behaviour management techniques</strong></p></li><li> <p>A <strong>kind, empathetic and patient approach</strong> when working with children facing emotional or behavioural difficulties</p></li><li> <p>The ability to <strong>work collaboratively</strong> with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support</p></li><li> <p>A commitment to <strong>safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing</strong> of all students</p></li><li> <p><strong>Adaptability and creativity</strong> when delivering interventions or classroom support</p></li><li> <p>A background in <strong>education, youth work, care, psychology or similar fields</strong> (desirable but not essential)</p></li></ul> <strong>As part of our team, you ll benefit from:</strong> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Explore Different Settings</strong> Experience a variety of schools and classroom environments to develop your skills</p></li><li> <p><strong>Great Rates, Paid Right</strong> Competitive weekly pay through our reliable PAYE system</p></li><li> <p><strong>Freedom to Choose</strong> Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle</p></li><li> <p><strong>Focus on Support</strong> Roles with minimal planning or marking, helping maintain a healthy work-life balance</p></li><li> <p><strong>Test the Waters</strong> Try different schools before committing long-term</p></li><li> <p><strong>Ongoing Training</strong> Access free CPD courses and professional development opportunities</p></li><li> <p><strong>You re Never Alone</strong> 24/7 support from your dedicated Vision for Education consultant</p></li></ul> <strong>About Us</strong> <p>Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency, committed to supporting the development and wellbeing of young people. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.</p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on any grounds.</p> <strong>How to Apply</strong> <p>If you are a <strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong> who can engage, motivate and inspire young people and would like to work in a supportive and rewarding school environment we want to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today</strong> via this website, or for more information about this and other opportunities, contact us on <strong>(phone number removed)</strong>.</p><p></p>

Children's Mental Health Assistant

<p>Children's Mental Health Assistant <br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>£(Apply online only) per week</p><p>November 2025 Start</p><p>The School and Role</p><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team as a Children's Mental Health Assistant in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. As a Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will be working with children who have a diagnosis of Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. One of your biggest roles will be ensuring they are engaged and being able to de-escalate any challenging situations. This Children's Mental Health Assistant role is long term and potentially permanent.</p><p>Requirements</p><p>The desired Children's Mental Health Assistant will have;</p><ul> <li>Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of the young people</li><li>The ability to use initiative and be proactive</li><li>Kind and nurturing approach to the complex needs young people can face</li></ul> <p>What we offer<br>As a Children's Mental Health Assistant. part of our team, you benefit from: </p><ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. </li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). </li><li>Social and networking events.</li><li>Pension contributions. </li><li>CPD to help with your professional development.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant.</li></ul> <p>About us<br>We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. </p><p>We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. </p><p> <br>How to apply <br>If you are a Children's Mental Health Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. </p><p>Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).</p>

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