Team Leader – Stockport & Trafford Talking Therapies

The Big Life Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health charity in Manchester seeks a Team Leader to manage a team of trainee and qualified PWPs. You will support adults facing common mental health challenges, oversee service development, and contribute to a positive workplace culture. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in making a difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday, 30 after five years

Ongoing personal and professional development

Supportive health and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved IAPT PWP postgraduate certificate.
• Ideally have an IAPT supervisor qualification.
• Experience in leading staff or projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of trainee and qualified PWPs.
• Assess and support adults with common mental health difficulties.
• Build links between services.

Skills

Qualified PWP status

Experience of leading staff or projects

Strong communication skills

Ability to apply low-intensity therapeutic interventions

Good time management

Education

Approved IAPT PWP postgraduate certificate

IAPT supervisor qualification

Job description

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Team Leader – Stockport & Trafford 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.youtube.com/watch?v=tiZvb5KRmeU&feature=emb_title].



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



As a Team Leader, you’ll manage and lead a team of trainee and qualified PWP’s, developing their clinical knowledge and skills.
You’ll also play a key part in building links between services. While managing your own reduced caseload, you’ll be assessing and
supporting adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties such as mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety
and low mood.



What we need from you



* Qualified PWP status, having completed an approved IAPT PWP postgraduate certificate, alongside eligibility for professional
registration with the BPS or BABCP
* Ideally, you’ll have an IAPT supervisor qualification, and if not, you’ll need to be willing and able to successfully complete
this qualification.
* Experience of leading staff or projects and working with other providers to improve services
* Strong written and spoken communication skills
* Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly without close direction
* An ability to apply low-intensity therapeutic interventions to clinical problems
* Good time management and organisational skills relating to the overall number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions
carried out per week
* You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role



What we will offer you in return



* A permanent, full-time contract for 37.5 hours a week
* An annual salary of £40,823 (NHS Band 6 + 2 years) and the opportunity to develop your career
* You get 25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years
* Based at Stockport Talking Therapies, Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PQ, but travel to other locations across
Greater Manchester will be required.
* 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, then click apply and complete the short application process.




For the full job description please go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life group
[https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/]



The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 29 July 2025, midnight.



Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.



If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact Mike Bradbury
at [e-mail] [[e-mail]].



Interviews will take place week commencing 4 August 25.



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.