UkPsychCareers: Life as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner -
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Hi guys, I hope you find my experiences as a trainee pwp helpful. There were a few things that came to me after filming which are mentioned below. Please comment if you'd like to know about anything thats not covered or if you're unsure about anything. Enjoy!
*The POSITIVES!
Reviewing the video made me think that I was being a bit of a negative Nancy in this video so I thought i'd bullet point a few positive points on the course:
1. you have a LOT of support from your service supervisors (you get two) plus your manager, plus your university tutor and lecturers. Your supervisors are also people who have undertaken pwp training so they will know how to help you pass the course.
2. In lectures you also get qualified pwps attending to shadow your work and role plays and give you feedback on the spot. If thats something you dont get then ask for it. Its very helpful and fun!
3. As a student you will have access to student support services where they can review your assignments and work before you submit.
4. You have each other (peers) for support to practice role plays and discuss points for your assignments. Don't isolate yourself.
5. Everyone is in the same boat. It is likely that you as a cohort will undergo difficulties in understanding certain things together. No question is a silly question so make sure you ask about whatever you are unsure of.
6. As a student, there will be student benefits with socialising, shopping discounts etc. Spend your time wisely on your wellbeing so you can have some amazing memories to reflect on.
7. Becoming a trainee after some time away from academic studies? You wont be the only one. There were people around the age of 40 and 50 on my course who were worried about this. It's all about sticking to the teaching, researching and reading and being a part of peer groups that you can gel with.
8. If you do find it difficult the course will allow you to put in for an EC request (if applicable) or defer from the curse until you're ready to continue
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Thank you for such an honest, informative video and for giving a broader outlook on what you can do after this training. So helpful!
Brilliant video! This was exactly what I needed. Thanks for the honesty and info.
also I'm so glad I found your channel! this is so helpful and I really like your outlook on education & mental health I totally agree about the way university works it's sad it kind of takes away some sort of freedom of speech & creativity from you but it does get you the higher salary in the long run so it is worth it I think, it would be great if you made just general videos on MH and your opinions on certain things think that would be interesting to watch :)
thanks lovely!
Thank you very much for making this video. It was really useful to hear about your honest experience of PWP courses!
thank you!
Thank you so much for this, really informative :)
thank you!
I am starting next week! Thank you for this x
You got this!
Love this video it was so helpful to know about the ins and outs of the course. You touched on some great points. I am thinking about becoming a pwp and just doing some research and getting perspectives. Thank you 💫💫
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your videos, they have been super helpful!! I was wondering if it’s possible for you to do a video on an example of a PWP session and maybe including the assessment bit? To get an idea of how a PWP session would go?
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Thank you for your honesty 👍
My pleasure!
P&S: "Do your research'
Me : "You are my research" :)
ps. Great video, you explain things really well.
haha! thanks Adam!
Your videos have been really useful for me! i've just started a LI pwp course, and i was just wondering if you could suggest any videos that display good examples of how to conduct an assessment session? thank you :)
Good information here, thank you 😊
Very informative and honest tank you!
Hi Nicholas, glad to hear you found it helpful! Let us know if you have any questions!
Thanks this was useful
Hi! I have an interview coming v soon, please can you do a video on the interview for PWP and advice! Thank you x
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Thank you so Very much
thank you!
This is really useful thank you for the video!
I'm starting my trainee PWP role in October and I am wondering if you've got any tips on prep/reading i can do prior to get a little bit of a head start? I know it will be a challenging role so would love to get ahead and go into it well prepared x
Congratulations! low intensity CBT by papworth. Start your yearly read! :) I would look at research on low intensity and iapt based therapies to gain perspective as not everyone agrees with this therapy modality. :)
@@thepsychologycareersservice will do thank you :)
Hi, this is a great video, very informative! I just wanted to ask if you could do a video regarding how to actually get accepted on the course, if you know what they look for please let us know
Also can you do a make up tutorial, please and thanks haha
Great stuff thanks for all your content. Quick inquiry please, im very much interested in this kind of work... i have about 3 years experience working as a support worker on a mental health ward, but no psychology related qualifications.
I am contemplating doing an MSc in psychology (my prior degree is an unrealted subject but this would be conversion course).
But from what I've heard I would ideally need at least an undergrad degree in psychology in order to apply for a trainee pwp role. Are there any ways for me to get into a trainee pwp positiion, or any similar roles you would suggest ?
Thanks again, fantastic and very informative videos.
Paul
Please email fayema@psychandstrength.com for more info! :)
Thanks for information that you shared, really useful
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, very useful. :) I start my training in March, very excited! What was your experience as a student outside of learning, do you have graduation, are you eligible to join societies etc?
@@thepsychologycareersservice Amazing, thank you! 😃
Being a student can be hard but it is worth it in the end when you have the training. You learn so much about yourself and how you are with others. Some have a grad ceremony, others dont. You can jin any societies like BPS or BABCP however will have to pay a fee!
Hi I'm currently studying psychology and counselling in Salford and work as a bank HCA in a mental health hospital. I'm going to be moving down south to try for the Uni's down there after I finish my dissertation. Do you think I should be doing anything else before then that will improve my chances of being selected?
Many thanks for your video. It's fantastic that you are being generous to help assist future hopefuls like myself. Hopefully I can try do the same if I get the role.
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
It would be great if you could make a video about what experience you need to get on the course, I was wondering what your course is actually called? I don't really understand which one to go for as I've seen some called Low intensity psych therapies then advanced mental health therapies and then just CBT therapy masters it's all so confusing! also on your placement is it solely based on CBT therapy overall? as I do like CBT but I find counselling & talking about emotions/past traumas etc just as important as changing the way you think and behave in your life so not sure if I would like the job if I'm telling people to just change how they think? also do you apply through university's then or did you look for the job posts looking for trainees? is the only difference that the course may be paid for by the organisation if they are going to keep you on as a practitioner? (sorry for mass amount of questions haha I'm really interested in the role but so overwhelmed I've just completed my psych degree so just trying to figure out my life from here on out!)
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Hello! Thank you so much for your videos, I can see in your personality why you are so successful! Would you please be so kind to give me some advice as to what recruiters look for during a role-play? I am being shortlisted for an interview as a PWP and I am extremely nervous! Please, any advice? I would be so so grateful xxx
thats so sweet of you. Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Hi thanks for this, good stuff. Do you have any good recommendations for core text books for the PWP course please?
@@thepsychologycareersservice Thank you for getting back to me, I got it for Christmas so have been reading up in advance for any jobs coming out this year.
When does the university course start? I have applied for a trainee role, however I am still finishing my masters. I was wandering if it would be possible to do both at the same time?
nope you cant do it at the same time. It is a course you have to do as your sole employment for the duration of the course.
A really informative video! 😊 I’m currently in the process of applying, do you have any tips for writing a successful application?
im glad you found it helpful! Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer further support around this!
If I'm considering this PWP role, what would you suggest as preliminary actives/experience that I could do, so I'd be more likely to be considered?
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
i have my PWP trainee interview at "a service in Sussex" tomorrow morning, absolutely bricking it
Did you get it?
I did!!
My top tip would definitely be to work I admin first, getting to know how the service worked was so valuable, and the various leads knowing who you are definitely doesn't hurt!
well done!
Hi I have been accepted for a pwp trainee role starting in march and I wondered if there are any relevant books I could read please
papwroth CBT guide!
Hi Fatema. Do you know anything about the PGCert courses? Are they worth applying for? Or is it just paying for a course that you could be paid for through a trainee job?
it depends on the Pgcert course.
Hey hope you are well - thanks for this, really helpful! I intend to apply for the trainee pwp later this year; im currently a camhs support worker.... Do you think this is the right experience before applying? Or do i need more?
Hi there, sorry it's taken a while for us to get back to you. That sounds like great experience! How're you getting on with your PWP course?
does anyone know the salary? I like learning about people mentally and physically so write know I'm exploring for my degree. Money isn't a big influence for me but I'm still curious for it. I cant seem to get an answer only so if anyone could help, that would be great!
£21-28K I think
Love your honesty about failure woman, it's inspiring! I'm very interested to hear about your thoughts on assessment, I think it speaks of limitations in the CBT model.
Edit: humans are definitely animals! I agree on the huge variability though :)
Thanks for your comment! 45 minutes isn't enough to go through all the details of a persons life however as a PWP we aren't looking at the entire life - we are looking more at their current problem. That being said, I think many current problems can be as a result of difficulties in the past which would have to be assessed in order to make an accurate decision for interventions. Lottttts of grey areas and it isn't as black and white.
Hi Fatema. Are you happy about the career and $$ progression? I know that the trainee pays a band 4 salary ( which is ok for a trainee, but not much after taxes deductions) so I was wondering if talking about wages and how it takes to get a band 5... if you think it worth the work
Thanks
Hi! working in the nhs is on the agenda for change pay scale so you have to start at band 4 and then go up to a band 5. A lot of people would say the pay isnt enough for the job we do, but i think that's probs the nhs in general and more of a pay issue on a bigger scale. I guess you have to think about your career route, your values and what serves you best for the life you want to live.
Please could you make a video on how you can apply to get into tje course and what qualifications are rquired. Thanks
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
I have an interview on Tuesday, do you have any useful advice or tips???
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Hello
Can I enroll in a postgraduate certificate course to train for PWP as an international student from Ghana???
Unfortunately it's not available for international students. It would only be offered if there weren't any suitable uk candidates but there is always enough local uk demand. - there is a MSc option that isn't funded and you will have to pay international fees.
Can I apply for this postion with just my degree, I work retail jobs also but I don’t have support worker experience, what are my chances
it is necessary for you to have some experience in the MH field to move into this training role. It could be professional and personal. if you'd like to discuss further please apply here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/form/view/5f84bf6244197d1f1dee0438
did you volunteer anywhere, what kind of work experience is necessary? do they look at your gcses and stuff thanks
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Can you choose the weekdays you're in practice?
pwp role is only for weekdays and evenings. no weekend work at present. unless you sign up to a locum agency which may be different
How to apply 5:38
I am thinking of applying but would like a list of reading material that apply to the course please could you give the list please
Hi there Lisa, apologies for our delayed response. How did you get on applying for the course? Any reading that was helpful for you, that you would recommend to others?
Can international students apply for pwp?
Hey, thanks for this video. Very useful! Where is the best place to find trainee PWP roles and when to they tend to recruit? Thanks.
Hey! email me at fatema@psychandstrength.com where I can offer support around this!
Is the course 9 months or 12 months?
its about 11months, give or take a month hear and there and it depends on any resits if you have to do them
I heard that PWP course is sponsored but now I see that you need to pay for that :( is it true?
the trainee course is funded but can be done independently with some universities where you pay to do the course.
@@thepsychologycareersservice Hi, I know I'm late to this but where can it be done independently?
please could you do a video of the opportunities after PWP/ any further training and earning potential at each stage!
Trainee is Band 4, newly qualified is Band 5 and senior PWP is band 6.
noted!