Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Role in Colchester with Sponsorship: Help People Thrive, Apply Now

You’ll join a trusted NHS service helping thousands across Essex find their way back to mental wellness.

Location: Colchester, Essex

Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week, flexible)

Salary (£): £31,049 – £37,796 per year

About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Formed from the merger of North and South Essex Trusts, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) serves over 3.2 million people across Luton, Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. They deliver mental health, community, and learning disability services from more than 200 sites. Their vision is simple: to be the leading health and wellbeing service in mental health and community care. Their staff live by three values – We Care, We Learn, We Empower – and every day, they make a difference.

Job details

Benefits

• Career Growth: Continuous development through professional learning and supervision
• Flexible Working: Options for part-time, full-time, or one evening shift per week
• Inclusive Workplace: Recognised as a Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Recognition and Support: National award-winning apprenticeship and leadership pathways
• Purposeful Work: Directly impact lives across Essex by improving access to mental health care

Requirements

• NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society
• Experience delivering low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help or computerised CBT
• Confidence in assessing clinical risk and supporting patient self-management
• Strong communication and organisational skills to handle a demanding but rewarding caseload
• A passion for community mental health and a commitment to inclusive, person-centred care

Salary Details

This Band 5 position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, depending on experience, plus NHS pension and other standard benefits.

About the Role

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary NHS Talking Therapies team within Therapy For You, serving North East Essex. The role focuses on Step 2 interventions – assessing and supporting people with common mental health problems to self-manage their recovery. You’ll offer guided self-help, computerised CBT, and information about evidence-based treatments both face-to-face and remotely.

This is a busy but well-supported service where you’ll collaborate with counsellors, CBT therapists, and clinical supervisors to help patients manage depression and anxiety. Expect a balance of autonomy and teamwork, all within a culture that values learning, empowerment, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept referrals and assess clients using NHS Talking Therapies protocols
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify recovery goals and risks
• Deliver guided self-help, stress management, and computerised CBT programs
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to activity targets to reduce waiting times
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings to ensure joined-up patient care
• Contribute to service improvements through collaboration and innovation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A DBS check is required for this role. The initial cost will be deducted from your first salary payment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPUT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: The Lodge, The Chase, Wickford, Essex SS11 7XX
• Contact: 01375 364513

Reference Number: 364-A-9327-A

How To Apply:
Interested in helping people take back control of their mental health? Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal before the closing date. Don’t wait – this is your chance to make a lasting difference.