Careers at Northpoint

Are you a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who wants to help make a real difference to people in Leeds?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Northpoint. This role will involve working across Leeds to deliver low intensity psychological interventions. You will join us on a permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary.

Why us? 

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) deliver a service that is patient focussed and evidence based for people with Common Mental Health Disorders complying with the National Talking Therapies Programme. We work with clients to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve the goals that are important to them.

At Northpoint, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to high quality services, continuous improvement and a supportive workplace culture. We offer:

• 35 hours per week
• £32,073 - £39,043  A4C Band 5  FTE (depending upon experience)
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)
• Up to three discretionary Christmas leave days
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration

What you will be doing as our PWP:

The service operates a stepped care system, providing evidence based N.I.C.E. Guidance interventions appropriate for the client’s clinical presentation. These include Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Guided Self Help, Psycho-Educational Classes, CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, EMDR, Counselling for Depression and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy.

You will be responsible for the screening of referrals into the service via the online platform and via telephone and face to face appointments. You will deliver evidence based low intensity interventions including classes and groups, computerised CBT and one to one guided self-help.

What are we looking for in our ideal PWP:

You must hold a relevant BPS accredited NHS Talking Therapies Qualification and be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• A proven track recording of delivering evidence based psychological therapies
• A good understanding of common mental health problems
• Experience of assessing and treating common mental health problems
• Good verbal, written and numeracy skills and IT literacy
• Committed and enthusiastic about working with our client group

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, and are passionate about making a difference, please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our PWP. We would love to hear from you! 

Closing date:       7th June 2026

Interview date      23rd June 2026 

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.