Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Salford M27 8FB inSalford M27 8FB PUBLISHED MON 29 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 6) with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT, based at HMP Forest Bank, Salford (M27 8FB). Deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions and psycho-educational group work for adult men within the criminal justice pathway, carrying out thorough assessments, risk management and recovery-focused care planning. You’ll manage a caseload from referral and screening through to outcome monitoring and accurate record-keeping, working closely within a multidisciplinary team and with partner agencies to widen access to psychological support. The post leads the Step 2 provision—providing clinical and managerial supervision to qualified and trainee PWPs, contributing to service development, audit and innovative practice, and balancing autonomous decision-making with strong senior support.

This permanent, full-time Band 6 role (£38,682–£46,580 pro rata) suits accredited, time-qualified PWPs (BABCP or BPS registration required) with experience delivering Step 2 interventions; previous criminal justice experience is desirable. The Trust offers a supportive culture that values resilience and compassion, plus staff benefits including 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service), excellent pension, cycle-to-work and salary sacrifice schemes, a wellbeing programme and discounts. A DBS check and current UK professional registration are required; skilled-worker sponsorship applicants will be considered. To apply simply click the "Apply Now" button – you can find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.