PWP Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Gambling addiction)

Overview

In this role you will deliver evidence-based, psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling harm. You will work with a multidisciplinary clinical team to support recovery, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion, developing tailored care plans and facilitating access to community resources. You will conduct assessments, participate in safeguarding, and contribute to service improvement within a mission-driven charity. This is an opportunity to help people rebuild their lives in a compassionate, professional environment. You will join Gordon Moody, a leader in gambling addiction recovery, to make a meaningful impact at scale.

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
• Build relationships with colleagues and external agencies
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supervision, training, and governance activities

Key requirements

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT or equivalent
• Experience supporting mental health, addiction, or complex emotional needs
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing interventions
• Experience working in health, social care, charity, or community settings
• Experience managing a caseload and working in multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT or equivalent approaches
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Good organisational skills
• Calm under pressure
• Low-intensity CBT
• Risk assessment and safeguarding
• Record-keeping and documentation

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