Sutton Talking Therapies Wellbeing Internship Program

Job description

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) provides mental health services across the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Sutton, Merton, Kingston and Richmond. Sutton Talking Therapies is offering an opportunity to join its Wellbeing Internship Programme and gain practical experience within an NHS Talking Therapies service.

The Wellbeing Team works to improve access to psychological support by engaging with individuals and communities who may face barriers to accessing talking therapies or may be less likely to come forward for support. This includes carers, people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, older adults, young people, and other underrepresented groups.

As a Wellbeing Intern, you will work alongside Wellbeing Practitioners to improve awareness of and access to psychological therapies. You will gain hands-on experience through group and workshop delivery, community outreach and engagement, collaborative work with local organisations, and signposting in community and primary care settings. You will also have opportunities to learn from colleagues across the wider service, making this internship particularly suited to those considering a career in psychology, mental health or other health professions.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will be passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of individuals as well as the wider community.

Through the internship programme the Trust aims to offer an opportunity for people to volunteer in real work settings to gain valuable experience that can support the pursuit of further training and/or employment. Opportunities for personal and professional development through Trust courses and local organisations are also offered.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who are aiming to pursue a career in Wellbeing, mental health, psychology or community development. Applicants should have excellent communication and engagement skills, as these will be a key requirement for the role.Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies, we reserve the right to close adverts early on receipt of sufficient applicants. As a consequence you are urged to submit your application as soon as possible.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Group Facilitation

• To develop high-standard interventions and group workshop content and resources that are in line with client and community needs
• To facilitate or co-facilitate interventions on a group or individual basis, arranging sessions, collating materials and resources as required
• To risk assess and manage group dynamics on-site, online and in the community
• To undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients including self-report measures and rating scales e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7
• To promote and discuss wellbeing interventions with potential participants, staff and stakeholders to encourage attendance and engagement
• To prepare for interventions and sessions which will include understanding the material and appropriate delivery method given the range of needs presented by group participants
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and relevant professional codes of practice
• To assist the team in undertaking data collection, analysis and production of reports and summaries, in relation to primary care mental health services

Co-Production

• To edit and adapt intervention content in line with co-production discussions across community groups
• To create or develop novel workshops for the Trust
• To work with community members to develop specific and tailored interventions for explicit groups
• To help research and draft marketing material for publication by the team, supporting other members of the team and working with managers across the service

Community Engagement

• To proactively engage and work with individuals and groups to develop bespoke interventions to meet a variety of needs
• To develop strong links with established agencies, community organisations and forums related to the role
• To develop collaborative partnerships working with other primary care services
• To develop community drop-ins across the borough
• To identify those communities least likely to access services and target them with a community engagement plan
• To provide presentations and interventions to organisations and community groups
• To raise awareness of wellbeing and mental health across the borough, challenging stigma and discrimination

Social Media

• To be responsible for the day-to-day updating of the Sutton Talking Therapies social media platforms (Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube) under the direction of Wellbeing Navigators, including recording and reporting regular information and trends on followers and likes
• To use social media to market and promote the wellbeing teams community work and drop-ins to encourage local engagement with the service

Other Duties

• To handle and be sensitive to the use of confidential patient information.
• To maintain appropriate and cordial relationships with patients, carers and other stakeholders
• To be able to work in a team under pressure of timed deadlines
• To work independently with the ability to juggle numerous tasks
• To produce written work to a high standard
• To receive individual supervision
• Any other activities as requested by your line manager

Training and Development

• To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy
• To receive training for professional development

Job description
Job responsibilities

Group Facilitation

• To develop high-standard interventions and group workshop content and resources that are in line with client and community needs
• To facilitate or co-facilitate interventions on a group or individual basis, arranging sessions, collating materials and resources as required
• To risk assess and manage group dynamics on-site, online and in the community
• To undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients including self-report measures and rating scales e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7
• To promote and discuss wellbeing interventions with potential participants, staff and stakeholders to encourage attendance and engagement
• To prepare for interventions and sessions which will include understanding the material and appropriate delivery method given the range of needs presented by group participants
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and relevant professional codes of practice
• To assist the team in undertaking data collection, analysis and production of reports and summaries, in relation to primary care mental health services

Co-Production

• To edit and adapt intervention content in line with co-production discussions across community groups
• To create or develop novel workshops for the Trust
• To work with community members to develop specific and tailored interventions for explicit groups
• To help research and draft marketing material for publication by the team, supporting other members of the team and working with managers across the service

Community Engagement

• To proactively engage and work with individuals and groups to develop bespoke interventions to meet a variety of needs
• To develop strong links with established agencies, community organisations and forums related to the role
• To develop collaborative partnerships working with other primary care services
• To develop community drop-ins across the borough
• To identify those communities least likely to access services and target them with a community engagement plan
• To provide presentations and interventions to organisations and community groups
• To raise awareness of wellbeing and mental health across the borough, challenging stigma and discrimination

Social Media

• To be responsible for the day-to-day updating of the Sutton Talking Therapies social media platforms (Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube) under the direction of Wellbeing Navigators, including recording and reporting regular information and trends on followers and likes
• To use social media to market and promote the wellbeing teams community work and drop-ins to encourage local engagement with the service

Other Duties

• To handle and be sensitive to the use of confidential patient information.
• To maintain appropriate and cordial relationships with patients, carers and other stakeholders
• To be able to work in a team under pressure of timed deadlines
• To work independently with the ability to juggle numerous tasks
• To produce written work to a high standard
• To receive individual supervision
• Any other activities as requested by your line manager

Training and Development

• To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy
• To receive training for professional development

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

• A second-class honours degree in the social sciences or experience of working in a care providing role within the NHS or voluntary sector

Experience

Essential

• A link to the local area or interest in working towards improving mental health services across Sutton
• Experience of community engagement or care

Desirable

• Experience working with people with complex mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience of facilitating groups with clients with mental health problems
• Experience developing and reviewing group interventions
• Experience living or working within minority communities
• Experience working in a caring role in the NHS or voluntary sector

Person Specification
Training & Qualification

Essential

• A second-class honours degree in the social sciences or experience of working in a care providing role within the NHS or voluntary sector

Experience

Essential

• A link to the local area or interest in working towards improving mental health services across Sutton
• Experience of community engagement or care

Desirable

• Experience working with people with complex mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience of facilitating groups with clients with mental health problems
• Experience developing and reviewing group interventions
• Experience living or working within minority communities
• Experience working in a caring role in the NHS or voluntary sector

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address

Jubilee Health Centre

6 Stanley Park Rd

Wallington

SM6 0EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wallington

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

20-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No