Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan

Primary Care Practitioner (Guided Self Help & Social Prescribing) Location: Cardiff West (main base) and Vale of Glamorgan Hours: 22 hours per week (two roles available) Salary: £28,000 pro rata Holiday: 25 days per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays Make a real difference in primary care We are looking for two compassionate and motivated practitioners to join our team, delivering Guided Self Help, psychoeducational support, and social prescribing within GP surgeries. This role focuses on early intervention, supporting people to better understand and manage their mental health, while connecting them with appropriate services and community support. You will work with individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression, offering structured, practical support that can make a meaningful difference to their everyday lives. You will also contribute to the delivery of psychoeducational courses, support behaviour change, and help people build confidence and resilience. About you You will have experience supporting people with their mental health, ideally using structured approaches such as Guided Self Help or similar interventions. You will be confident: Working within a primary care setting Managing your own caseload Building positive relationships with individuals and GP practice teams An understanding of CBT-informed approaches is important, along with the ability (or willingness to learn) to use outcome measures such as Recovery Star, CORE-OM, and CORE-10. You will also be confident in connecting people with wider support, including community services and specialist agencies. Above all, you will be approachable, organised, and committed to making a positive impact. Why work with us? At Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan, we are committed to improving mental health, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring people feel heard, valued, and supported. You will be joining a compassionate, community-focused organisation that believes in early intervention, empowerment, and person-centred support. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of primary care while staying connected to a wider network of support across the Vale, making a visible difference every day. What we offer A supportive and values-driven team environment Opportunities to develop skills in Guided Self Help, psychoeducation, and social prescribing Regular supervision and ongoing professional development Flexible, community-based working The chance to be part of a trusted local mental health charity What you need to know Based primarily in Cardiff West, with some work across the Vale of Glamorgan Travel to the Vale is required for training, supervision, and occasional cover Two part-time roles available (22 hours each) Apply now If you are passionate about supporting people s mental health and want to work at the heart of primary care, we would love to hear from you. Please note: CVs will not be accepted . Applications must be submitted using the online application form. (please click the redirected button to complete the Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan online application form). Closing date: 30 April, 4:00pm Interview date: Wednesday 6 May (Barry office)

Primary Care Practitioner (Guided Self Help & Social Prescribing) Location: Vale of Glamorgan Hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days Salary: £28,000 pro rata Holiday: 25 days per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays Make a real difference in your community We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner to join our team in the Vale of Glamorgan, delivering wellbeing support, Guided Self Help, and social prescribing across community and primary care settings. This role focuses on supporting individuals experiencing mild to moderate, or severe but stable, mental health difficulties. You will help people better understand and manage their mental health, while connecting them to the right services and community support. You will provide structured one-to-one support, deliver psychoeducational courses and workshops, and help people build resilience, confidence, and independence. Working as part of an established team, you will receive referrals from GPs, other health professionals, and self-referrals, ensuring people can access timely and effective support. About you You will have experience working in a mental health or wellbeing setting and feel confident supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs. You will be confident: Providing person-centred, strengths-based support Managing your own caseload and completing assessments Building positive relationships with individuals and partner organisations You will have a good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries, along with strong communication and organisational skills. An interest in the voluntary and community sector is essential, as is the ability to connect people with local services and opportunities. While full training will be provided, experience of guided self-help approaches, outcome measures (such as Recovery Star or CORE-OM), or delivering group work would be advantageous. Above all, you will be approachable, organised, and committed to making a positive impact in your community. Why work with us? At Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan, we are committed to improving mental health, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring people feel heard, valued, and supported. You will be joining a compassionate, community-focused organisation that believes in early intervention, empowerment, and person-centred support. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of community and primary care services while staying connected to a wider network of support across the Vale making a visible difference every day. What we offer A supportive and values-driven team environment Opportunities to develop skills in Guided Self Help, psychoeducation, and social prescribing Regular supervision and ongoing professional development Flexible, community-based working The chance to be part of a trusted local mental health charity Apply now If you are passionate about improving mental health and supporting people to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please use the buttons below to view the Job Spec and submit your application via the Job Application Form. Please note: CVs will not be accepted . Applications must be submitted using the online application form. (please click the redirected button to complete the Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan online application form). Closing date: 30 April, 4:00pm Interview date: Wednesday 6 May (Barry office)