Job overview

We currently have vacancies for PWP Trainees to work in the Steps 2 Wellbeing Teams in Poole and Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for people with the appropriate skills to join a highly motivated and committed team.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this post; please be aware that we may close this advert earlier than stated if this is the case. It will not be possible to provide individual feedback prior to the interview dates due to the expected high volume of applications.

Our proposed interview dates are for the first week of July 2025, and we are likely to be holding interviews online and multiple days that week. 

 Please note there will be separate adverts out across Dorset. Please only apply on one advert which indicates your preferred location and if shortlisted you will only be able to interview for this one area. If you do not have a preference, please only select one.

Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Steps to Wellbeing is a busy, dynamic and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team of qualified clinicians and staff in training.

The role itself is both demanding and rewarding; providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems in primary care. We are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion to join our service. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS service or similar organisation is highly desirable.

You would undertake academic training, provided and accredited by University of Exeter. Time would be split between University study and on-job training. The on-job training would include learning about CBT-based self-management for clients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, using a stepped-care approach. All trainees/apprentices will receive intensive supervision and support in their workplace as an integral element of their training.  The post is a full time position, part time applications cannot be considered due to University commitments. This post requires face to face/office working and minimum of one evening a week (until 8pm). 

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.