Careers at Big Life

Senior Perinatal PWP and PWP (50/50 split)

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.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Perinatal Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner you will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients and providing assessment and low intensity interventions to clients, drawing from CBT theories and techniques. You will work alongside the management team to make sure that key performance indications are being met and will help to support the vision to improve access and treatment outcomes for perinatal clients.

What we need from you

• You will be a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (minimum one year experience).
• You will be a Qualified PWP supervisor or have the willingness to gain this.
• You will have experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
• You will have experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals.
• You will have experience of working with a range of service providers and stakeholders.
• You will have the ability to effectively work with a range of different people, from different skills and backgrounds, both internally and externally.
• You will have a positive outlook and a ‘can do attitude’ as well as personal resilience and a flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of 0.5 Senior Perinatal PWP – £37,88 pro rata (NHS scale Band 6) and 0.5 Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – £32,324 pro rata per annum (NHS scale band 5 + 2 years fixed point).
• A fixed term, full time, 37.5 hours per week contract
• Based at Oakland House
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years, plus bank holidays.
• 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 Manchester, then click apply and complete the short application process.

For more information, please email louise.chapman@thebiglifegroup.com

The posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced (including Barring check) DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 23:59. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.

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.