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IAPT Counsellor

Job details
Posting date: 20 September 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £35,964
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 October 2024
Location: Manchester
Company: The Big Life Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 667

Summary

Job Advert

IAPT Counsellor – NHS Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale 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
[https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/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
[http://www.thebiglifegroup.com/jobs] or contact David Lee at david.lee@thebiglifegroup.com [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.