Careers at Big Life

Clinical HUB Manager (Level 3 Manager, holds a Talking Therapies Qualification) – NHS Manchester Talking Therapies

About us

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

What you’ll be doing

As Clinical HUB Manager, at NHS Manchester Talking Therapies (The Big Life Group), based at Oakland House Manchester, you will work with the service manager to support team members deliver the service to a high standard. You will also supervise staff, where necessary, to ensure all staff are supported and feel confident in their roles which includes facilitating line management, case management acting as Duty Manager, facilitating development of the team and performing triage on a weekly basis.

The role will also have an emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships with Manchester NHS Mental Health Services and the other third sector mental health organisations across Manchester.

What we need from you

• You will hold a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification and have professional registration.
• You will have experience in managing staff or a project.
• You will have experience of working with a range of service providers and stakeholders.
• You will be able to work effectively under pressure, in a dynamic environment.
• You will have knowledge of the barriers that service users face when accessing mainstream services.
• You will have the ability to manage staff and teams whilst working effectively with a range of different people, with different skills and backgrounds, both internally and externally.
• You will have the ability to write reports, communicate well in English and be computer literate.
• You will have a positive outlook, a ‘can do’ attitude and personal resilience in the face of difficulties.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of £39,404 (Fixed point B6 + 3 years).
• A full-time, fixed term (until September 2026) 37.5 hours a week contract.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years.
• A base at Oakland House, Manchester, M16 0PQ (Travel to other sites will be necessary).
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work.
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision.
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.

What next?

To apply for this role, please follow the application form on the website.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. However, we are interviewing on a rolling basis and the job will be closed early if we successfully recruit.

For more information about this post please contact Danielle Baltazar at danielle.baltazar@thebiglifegroup.com

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.

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 is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults