Job summary
Are you
passionate about mental health and wellbeing?
Do you want to support individuals facing mental health challenges,
especially those facing barriers to accessing services?
Can you
manage and prioritise a demanding workload while providing excellent mental
health support?
You will have the
opportunity to work as part of the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and
Depression (The Big Life Group) team within Manchester.
The closing date for applications
is Monday 30th June at 11:59pm. Applications received after this time
will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Please note we reserve the right
to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interviews will take place on the
week commencing 14th July 2025
Hours: This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week in line with
service requirements and agile working arrangements.
This
role can be based anywhere across the UK, however travel will be required to
our offices in Manchester, Rochdale, Stockport or Eastern Cheshire as well as
travel to a university establishment.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
are to attend, engage with and complete a 12-month course of study via
Manchester University, Liverpool John Moores or the University of Central
Lancashire, alongside practice-based learning.
You will be
required to -
-
Manage a caseload of clients.
-
Deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one, group
and online interventions.
-
Complete assessments
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Support events within the community.
- Promote the service, and where necessary to
generate referrals.
This post is exempt from
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS
checks.
About us
Talking Therapies Manchester can provide excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision, personal development plans, and expansive training opportunities.
Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive- a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.
We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.
Your health and happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
- To use a range of evidence-based tools and
techniques for assessments, goals, and motivating clients
- To manage a high-volume low intensity caseload of
clients via face to face, telephone, video, group & online work
- To work with groups of
clients to help them achieve their goals
- To collate and analyse
performance data as necessary
- To develop effective
relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
- To promote the service to
communities and agencies as appropriate
- To keep accurate and up to
date records of client records in line with service policy
- To ensure quality standards
are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
- To ensure all statutory
responsibilities are followed and reported as required
- To attend and complete a
one-year academic course and meet associated targets
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
- To use a range of evidence-based tools and
techniques for assessments, goals, and motivating clients
- To manage a high-volume low intensity caseload of
clients via face to face, telephone, video, group & online work
- To work with groups of
clients to help them achieve their goals
- To collate and analyse
performance data as necessary
- To develop effective
relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
- To promote the service to
communities and agencies as appropriate
- To keep accurate and up to
date records of client records in line with service policy
- To ensure quality standards
are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
- To ensure all statutory
responsibilities are followed and reported as required
- To attend and complete a
one-year academic course and meet associated targets
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
- Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
- Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively
- Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people facing a range of mental health difficulties, barriers and social issues
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1), in groups and/or online in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management
Qualifications
Essential
- We can offer 3 routes to completing the trainee PWP course. The university & service you are offered may be dependent on the route you are eligible to apply for.
- We can offer the level 7 pathway which is for those who hold a degree (2:2 or above).
- We offer the level 6 pathway for those who hold relevant level 5 qualifications and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting.
- Finally, we are able to offer the apprenticeship pathway for those who do not hold a degree or level 5 qualification however do hold a Maths & English GCSE (C or above) and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group
- Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
Personal
Essential
- Positive outlook and a can do attitude
- Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
- Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
- Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
- Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively
- Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people facing a range of mental health difficulties, barriers and social issues
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1), in groups and/or online in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion or debt management
Qualifications
Essential
- We can offer 3 routes to completing the trainee PWP course. The university & service you are offered may be dependent on the route you are eligible to apply for.
- We can offer the level 7 pathway which is for those who hold a degree (2:2 or above).
- We offer the level 6 pathway for those who hold relevant level 5 qualifications and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting.
- Finally, we are able to offer the apprenticeship pathway for those who do not hold a degree or level 5 qualification however do hold a Maths & English GCSE (C or above) and have 2 years relevant experience in a mental health setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group
- Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
Personal
Essential
- Positive outlook and a can do attitude
- Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
- Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
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.
