Job summary
As part of Gaddum's Talking Therapies service, the PWP Supervisor will oversee the Step 2
service within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR). This role will provide clinical case management and skills supervision to
both qualified and trainee PWPs. The role combines supervisory and service leadership with
a small clinical caseload and focuses on ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care and
strong support for staff wellbeing and professional development.
Our PWPs will be completing training positions, including full participation in an accredited PGCert or equivalent training in Low Intensity Interventions at one
of our partner universities, e.g. University of Manchester, UCLan, or LJMU.
Main duties of the job
The PWP Supervisor will -
- Lead on service development, training, and quality improvement
- Provide high-quality clinical and case management supervision to PWPs
- Support PWPs with clinical risk, complex presentations, and professional development
- Regularly assess and sign off all supervisees clinical competency for training and
ongoing registration requirements
- Maintain a small caseload, delivering low-intensity interventions where needed
- Liaise with educational providers of the training courses to meet the joint learning
agreement
About us
Our values are our foundations - they are what holds us firm in uncertain times, and they are our
reference point for all that we do.
We believe -
Everyone has mental health, and it is as important as physical health
Life can be hard, and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes
Everyone has a right to support, when and how they need it, and that no one should
be overlooked
In being of service by holding the whole individual at the heart of our approach and
embracing solutions that lie within communities
There is injustice in the world but both systems and society can change for the better
We can be agents of positive change; working with others, learning from diverse lived
experience, and advocating for fairness
We value -
Being Heard - no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we
will listen
Collaborative Curiosity - harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the
insights of others, we create new possibilities by
exploring with people
Purposeful Work - paying attention to others needs and voices, we channel
our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to
the people we serve
Meaningful Connection - treating every individual as a whole person, developing
relationships through empathy and acceptance
Thoughtful Safe Services - providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe
and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by
focussing on quality
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice -
- Conduct assessments and deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions when
needed
- Respond to clinical risk and manage urgent presentations, acting as a Safeguarding
Officer for the service
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in line with NICE guidance
- Contribute to the overall caseload capacity of the service in times of high demand
Quality Assurance and Service Improvement -
- Oversee outcome measures, recovery rates, and KPIs for the service, ensuring they
are consistently met and accurately recorded
- Participate in clinical audits, data monitoring, and service evaluation
- Support innovation and continuous improvement within the service
- Complete quarterly reporting as required by the service commissioner
Collaboration and Development
- Work collaboratively with Step 3 clinicians, GPs, VCSE partners, and university
providers
- Contribute to outreach and promotion of the service across HMR
- Facilitate team learning, reflective practice, and training delivery
- Work alongside commissioners from the Big Life Group to achieve shared goals
Academic and Supervision -
- Provide clinical and case management supervision to the team of PWPs
- Monitor PWP trainees progress against learning objectives
- Lead PWPs in reflective practice sessions
- Support PWPs to attend and complete all training modules, assignments, and practical
components of the university training programme
- Support PWPs to apply academic learning to clinical practice
Other Duties and Responsibilities -
- Uphold Gaddums values and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Lead team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and organisational events
- Adhere to organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, data
protection, and professional boundaries
- Undertake additional tasks relevant to the role as requested by the service lead or clinical
supervisor
- Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisal, and continuous professional
development.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject
to an enhanced DBS check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice -
- Conduct assessments and deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions when
needed
- Respond to clinical risk and manage urgent presentations, acting as a Safeguarding
Officer for the service
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in line with NICE guidance
- Contribute to the overall caseload capacity of the service in times of high demand
Quality Assurance and Service Improvement -
- Oversee outcome measures, recovery rates, and KPIs for the service, ensuring they
are consistently met and accurately recorded
- Participate in clinical audits, data monitoring, and service evaluation
- Support innovation and continuous improvement within the service
- Complete quarterly reporting as required by the service commissioner
Collaboration and Development
- Work collaboratively with Step 3 clinicians, GPs, VCSE partners, and university
providers
- Contribute to outreach and promotion of the service across HMR
- Facilitate team learning, reflective practice, and training delivery
- Work alongside commissioners from the Big Life Group to achieve shared goals
Academic and Supervision -
- Provide clinical and case management supervision to the team of PWPs
- Monitor PWP trainees progress against learning objectives
- Lead PWPs in reflective practice sessions
- Support PWPs to attend and complete all training modules, assignments, and practical
components of the university training programme
- Support PWPs to apply academic learning to clinical practice
Other Duties and Responsibilities -
- Uphold Gaddums values and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Lead team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and organisational events
- Adhere to organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, data
protection, and professional boundaries
- Undertake additional tasks relevant to the role as requested by the service lead or clinical
supervisor
- Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisal, and continuous professional
development.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject
to an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course - PGCert or Level 3 Undergraduate course
- Registered Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with BABCP or BPS
- PWP Supervisor training completed
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong understanding of low-intensity interventions
- Ability to provide highquality clinical supervision
- Excellent communication risk management and report writing skills
- Ability to manage own time and support others with workload
- Computer literacy including ability to use data systems and remote tools
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Demonstrates empathy compassion and non-judgmental attitude
- Commitment to EDI and anti-oppressive practice
- Self-reflective and open to learning
- Positive attitude and ability to remain resilient under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of Heywood Middleton and Rochdale local context
- Familiarity with clinical supervision models
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as a qualified PWP
- Experience of providing supervision to PWPs
- Working to IAPT targets and outcomes
- Experience of using client databases or electronic records
Desirable
- Experience working across diverse settings - 1:1, group and digital
- Experience working in a VCSE or community-based setting
- Experience with outreach or access-focused work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course - PGCert or Level 3 Undergraduate course
- Registered Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with BABCP or BPS
- PWP Supervisor training completed
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong understanding of low-intensity interventions
- Ability to provide highquality clinical supervision
- Excellent communication risk management and report writing skills
- Ability to manage own time and support others with workload
- Computer literacy including ability to use data systems and remote tools
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Demonstrates empathy compassion and non-judgmental attitude
- Commitment to EDI and anti-oppressive practice
- Self-reflective and open to learning
- Positive attitude and ability to remain resilient under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of Heywood Middleton and Rochdale local context
- Familiarity with clinical supervision models
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as a qualified PWP
- Experience of providing supervision to PWPs
- Working to IAPT targets and outcomes
- Experience of using client databases or electronic records
Desirable
- Experience working across diverse settings - 1:1, group and digital
- Experience working in a VCSE or community-based setting
- Experience with outreach or access-focused work
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
