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PWP Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Gambling addiction)
B97 6HP
Key information
- Pay
- £30,000 to £34,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 2 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
About this role
PWP Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioner (Gambling addiction) Reporting to
Head of Therapy Location
Redditch Salary
£32,229.00-£38,418.00 per year
Hours
35 Hours per Week. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. Ideally, youll come from a background as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, with addiction recovery principles, ideally Gambling. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional well-being, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice
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 appropriate external services and community resources.
Risk and Safeguarding
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks. Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies. Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.
Partnership Working
Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.
Clinical Governance & Development
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. About
You Essential Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or an 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.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
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.
Desirable
Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings. Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice. Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion. Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.