• Job Description

  Req#: B0091-24-0001?language=&page=1&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you highly motivated and passionate about improving the lives of those experiencing common mental health problems?

  Do you have the skills to to organise and prioritise your own busy workload whilst delivering excellent care?

  Do you have the ability to complete a PgCert in Low Intensity Interventions whilst working in a busy NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression service?

  You will have the opportunity to work as part of the Manchester/ Eastern Cheshire/ Stockport/ Rochdale Talking Therapies teams to train in and provide a range of NICE approved interventions for common mental health disorders. This role is not remote and you will be required to travel to university and your place of work.

  Successful applicants will attend university (university dependant on service) completing an IAPT compliant PgCert in Low intensity interventions.

  Fixed term from September 2024 - September 2025

  37.5 Hours per Week

  The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 28/05/24. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. We reserve the right to close applications early if capacity is reached due to high demand.

  Preference of service locality will be asked at interview but can not be guaranteed.

  Main duties of the job

  • Attend, engage with, and successfully complete a prescribed course of study through Manchester University, Liverpool John Moores, or the University of Central Lancashire.
  • Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring effective support and intervention delivery.
  • Provide a diverse array of evidence-based one-to-one, group, and online interventions to clients.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to guide treatment planning and intervention strategies.
  • Support community events to enhance outreach and engagement.
  • Promote the service, actively seeking opportunities to generate referrals and expand access to mental health support

  Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

  Once all applications have been shortlisted, applicants will receive an email to say if they have been successful/unsuccessful.

  About us

  Talking Therapies - The Big Life Group 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, counselling 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.

  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.

  The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

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

  Date posted

  13 May 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £25,147 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  B0091-24-0001

  Job locations

  The Big Life Group

  Oldham Road

  Rochdale

  Lancashire

  OL165RD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients

  2. To manage a high volume low intensity caseload of clients via face to face, telephone, video, group & online work

  3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals

  4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary

  5. To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies

  6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate

  7. To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records in line with service policy

  8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

  9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required

  10. To attend and complete a one year academic course and meet associated targets

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients

  2. To manage a high volume low intensity caseload of clients via face to face, telephone, video, group & online work

  3. To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals

  4. To collate and analyse performance data as necessary

  5. To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies

  6. To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate

  7. To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records in line with service policy

  8. To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

  9. To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required

  10. To attend and complete a one year academic course and meet associated targets

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • We are able to 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 are able to 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

  Experience

  Essential

  • a.Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties and social issues
  • b.Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
  • c.Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
  • d.Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
  • e.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

  Skills

  Essential

  • a. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
  • b. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
  • c. Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively
  • d. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example

  Personal

  Essential

  • a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
  • b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
  • c. Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
  • d. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
  • e. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • We are able to 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 are able to 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

  Experience

  Essential

  • a.Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers, mental health difficulties and social issues
  • b.Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
  • c.Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
  • d.Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
  • e.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

  Skills

  Essential

  • a. Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
  • b. Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
  • c. Ability to manage a varied and complex work load effectively
  • d. Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example

  Personal

  Essential

  • a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
  • b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
  • c. Ability to work flexibly (including evening and/or weekend work)
  • d. Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
  • e. 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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Self Help – Big Life Company

  Address

  The Big Life Group

  Oldham Road

  Rochdale

  Lancashire

  OL165RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Self Help – Big Life Company

  Address

  The Big Life Group

  Oldham Road

  Rochdale

  Lancashire

  OL165RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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