Careers at Big Life

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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.

Talking Therapies is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health.  The charity currently delivers a range of services including self help support groups, cCBT services, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The charity is funded by various NHS Trusts and works across the North West with the head office based in Hulme, Manchester.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking a one Qualified Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our expanding Talking Therapies service in Stockport. The post holder will deliver clinical skills supervision and will case manage a team of trainee and qualified PWP’s delivering a range of NICE approved low intensity interventions for depression and anxiety disorders. The post holder will also carry a caseload.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of working as a qualified PWP, will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload and will have successfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate.

Furthermore, you will assist with the continued development of the service, being responsible for case management supervision and for triaging referrals to ensure clients access the most appropriate care pathway. If you are an experienced PWP, passionate about promoting meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences for clients at Step 2 and are ready for a  fresh challenge we’d like to hear from you. This role will have a key role in supervising and supporting our Trainee PWP cohort, being a pathway lead and representing the PWP workforce at service and operational meetings.

What we need from you

• You will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy.
• You will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload.
• You will have successfully completed or show willing to complete an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate.
• You will have the willingness/capability to successfully complete the IAPT supervisor course.
• You will have experience or managing staff or a project.
• You will have personal resilience and a flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of £37,338 per annum (band 6 entry NHS scale) pro rata.
• A permanent, 18.75 hours per week contract (but will consider full time dual role: 18.75 hours working as senior PWP and 18.75 hours working as a qualified PWP).
• Based at Stockport Talking Therapies, Oakland House, First Floor East, 76 Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PQ. Travel to other locations in Stockport will be required.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years, plus bank holidays.
• 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 Stockport, then click apply and complete the short application process.

For more information, please contact stockporttalkingtherapies@thebiglifegroup.com

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced (including Barring check) DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Wednesday, 2 October 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.

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.