Step 2 Manager (Ref: 0079ZB)

NHS; Faversham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Faversham is seeking a Step 2 Manager to support and manage the Talking Therapies team. The role involves overseeing the development of services to meet local needs. Applicants should possess management experience and strong communication skills. This part-time position includes remote working but requires travel within Kent and London for meetings. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card for savings

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme offering £500

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or criminal justice.
• Track record of management responsibility and development of others.
• Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Step 2 Talking Therapy services.
• Line manage a team of Talking Therapies staff.
• Ensure delivery of strategic objectives and support performance development.

Skills

Management experience

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to build relationships

Teamwork

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

In this exciting role, you will work with a wide range of mental health practitioners, partner providers and referrers to develop and grow our mental health workforce in Kent and Medway.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the development of Step 2 Talking Therapy services inline with local needs and contractual specification. As a Step 2 Manager you will effectively support and line manage a team of Step 2 Talking Therapies staff to deliver WithYou's strategic objectives and support them with developing their performance in their clinical work.

About the Role

We are looking for a Step 2 Manager to join our leadership team within our NHS Talking Therapies Service. WithYou is a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol or mental health. This is a part-time (30 hours per week) permanent position. We offer remote working however travel within Kent and London for meetings and events may be required. The advertised salary is based on suitability.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £26,200 to £26,200 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: oc-1759232982-JN8XL

Job locations: Faversham, ME13 8GD

Details of the Application

Please refer to the linked job description when completing your application. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Closing date is 28th October; early application is advised.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering £500 for successful referrals (probation applies)

DE&I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome contributions from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with disabilities who meet essential criteria. We will make reasonable adjustments in the selection process if needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18 months

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of partnering with statutory and non-statutory agencies. Experience in a Talking Therapies Service is advantageous but not essential
• A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
• Understanding of issues facing clients with common mental health difficulties
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilient, able to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing demands
• Results-driven with analytical skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good IT skills, including digital media
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to work flexible and unsocial hours as required
• Willing to visit other locations as needed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check where applicable.

Employer details

Employer: We Are With You

Address: Faversham, ME13 8GD

Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (opens in a new tab)