Head of Wellbeing Services

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Wellbeing Services to lead and expand their psychological support offerings. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, developing innovative intervention models, and collaborating with Integrated Care Boards to enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a professional qualification in nursing or therapy, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Join a mission-driven organization that values empathy, innovation, and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Wagestream – access to wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits and discounts

Learning resources and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a Registered Nurse or in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Experience leading clinical responses to senior leaders and boards.

Responsibilities

• Expand Wellbeing services nationally and develop preventative psychological support models.
• Oversee Wellbeing Team and implement management policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Clinical Oversight

Education

Registered Nurse at Band 8a or above

Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head of Wellbeing Services

We have a new opportunity available to lead as Head of Wellbeing Services based at our Head Office in Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JB.

The postholder will manage our Psychological Wellbeing Service and Open Door service. Please see the detailed descriptions of these services below.

Salary and Hours

Salary: £57,742 per annum

Weekly Hours: 39

About Making Space

At Making Space, we are a team driven by core values that guide our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values—Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready—are central to our work.

Our Values

• Kind Hearts: Building empathy and connection to foster a sense of belonging and respect.
• Tailor Making: Providing personalized support to meet individual needs and circumstances.
• Dreaming Big: Encouraging confidence and imagination to inspire action.
• Having Courage: Working boldly and taking risks to create meaningful change.
• Being Ready: Responding proactively to challenges through teamwork and preparation.

We are committed to making a difference and seek individuals who share our values to join us in our mission.

Responsibilities

The role involves expanding our Wellbeing services nationally, working with Integrated Care Boards to develop preventative psychological support models, and offering services to paying clients.

We seek an engaging leader to oversee our Wellbeing Team, including IAPT Leads, ensuring implementation of management policies, and advising non-clinical managers on clinical matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing specialist psychological oversight of therapy services.
• Developing new wellbeing intervention models.
• Supervising and managing practitioners and student counsellors.
• Contributing to audit, research, policy, and service development.
• Delivering training in psychological therapies for staff.
• Collaborating with the Associate Director to grow our wellbeing offerings geographically.

Travel throughout the area of operations will be required.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a professional qualification as a Registered Nurse at Band 8a or above, or a recognized qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Experience in leading clinical responses to senior leaders, boards, and external commissioners is essential. Strong organizational and time management skills are required.

We value individuals unafraid to take risks, innovate, and pursue continuous improvement. Support for professional development will be provided, including potential qualifications.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Wagestream – access up to 30% of wages as earned
• Lifestyle benefits, discounts, holidays, and holiday buy/sell schemes
• Learning resources and professional development opportunities
• Career progression through internal promotions
• Travel schemes and colleague engagement initiatives
• Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

Key Dates

• Closing date: 26th July
• Interviews: 9th August at Warrington Head Office

Applicants will undergo employment checks, including DBS and references. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer, and only those legally entitled to work in the UK can apply.