Psychological Wellbeing Practitoner (Gambling addiction)

Overview

In this role you support individuals affected by gambling-related harm through evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions. You work within a clinical team to promote recovery, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion, collaborating with clinicians and external partners. The position emphasizes assessment support, care planning, and short-term interventions within structured pathways to achieve positive long-term outcomes. This is a mission-driven opportunity to help people rebuild their lives with compassionate, person-centered care.

Pay / Benefits

• salary range: 32,229–38,418 per year
• permanent contract
• full-time hours
• discretionary professional development opportunities
• collaborative, supportive work environment
• location in Redditch, West Midlands

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans
• Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways
• Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities
• Support access to external services and community resources
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns and risks
• Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns per policies
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices
• Build relationships with colleagues and external agencies
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities
• Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards

Key requirements

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT or equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional well-being needs
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions
• Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings
• Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, trusting relationship builder
• Calm under pressure
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Record-keeping and documentation

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