Careers at Big Life

IAPT Counsellor – NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale

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.

Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale Talking Therapies is a mental health and a wellbeing service which offers; Therapy groups, Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and pre-therapy support for clients that may have complex social issues. The service is funded by the Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG). The office for Thinking Ahead is based at the Lock 50 Business Centre in Rochdale, with the Big Life head office based in Hulme, Manchester.

What you’ll be doing

As a IAPT counsellor, you will be involved in engaging with the residents and professionals of Heywood Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) to help raise awareness of our wellbeing service and how we can meet the needs of the local community. As someone who is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, you will have a key role of engaging with the local population and will help more people to access the support that they need, when they need it.

You will play a key part in pioneering our Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Talking Therapies service, which includes a team of Trainee and Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Counsellors who are deliver a range of NICE approved interventions for depression and anxiety disorders.

What we need from you

• You will hold a recognised counselling qualification and will be accredited or working towards accreditation.
• You will work alongside our team to support the delivery of a high-quality service.
• You will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team as well as work individually.
• You will have the ability to work to deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities.
• You will have the knowledge of barriers and issues facing our client group.
• You will have a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of £35,964 (NHS Band 5 + 4 years equivalent)
• A permanent 37.5 hours per week contract (Hybrid working)
• Based at Lock 50 Business Centre, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 5RD.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years.
• 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?

If you’re ready to make a difference and improve the lives of people in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, then click apply and complete the short application process.

For more information and for a full job description please visit www.thebiglifegroup.com/jobs or contact David Lee at david.lee@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.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 3 October 2024 at midday. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.

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

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.