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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Wigan Talking Therapies</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)</strong> to join the <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> team on a permanent basis.</p> <p>Wigan Talking Therapies is a well-established, high-performing service with a strong reputation for delivering excellent care and outcomes within the Talking Therapies sector. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.</p> <p>As a PWP, you will play a vital role in providing evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties. You will be part of a dynamic integrated Step 2 and 3 team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion in everything we do.</p> <p>We are committed to investing in our staff and their future. Alongside structured supervision and peer support, you will have access to a wide range of <strong>continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities</strong>, ensuring you can grow your skills and progress your career. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering resources and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join a service that not only delivers high-quality care but also actively supports the growth and wellbeing of its workforce.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
   <p>The post holder will work within <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> to deliver evidence-based, low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.</p> <p>As part of our dedicated and experienced team, you will receive close support from the management team and regular guidance from Senior PWPs to ensure high-quality clinical practice and professional growth.</p> <p>You will be employed by the <strong>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, benefiting from the resources and stability of a large, well-established organisation, while also being embedded in a local, integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services across Wigan. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than<strong>160</strong>locations.</p> <p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p> <p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7596342</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
          <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
          <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN7 1HS</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service (MHTR) have an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified Psychological Practitioner to join the team.</p>
<p>The post holder will work within The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service across Lancashire and Cumbria.</p>
<p>The role of the MHTR Psychological Practitioner is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will have detailed knowledge and the practical skills, in order to carry out assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions with this client group, and they will be expected to be able to evaluate their work.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role is to provide low level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to work in a range of settings including work from Local Magistrates Courts and a range of Health, Social care and Probation Premises with a locality/area and therefore travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in a variety of settings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.</p>
<p>Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.</p>
<p>We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.</p>
<p>LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>351-SPS1548-MF</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
        
        <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
        
        <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
        
        <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
          
          <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
          
          <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
          
          <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Guild Lodge</p>
                    <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR3 2JH</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Mental Health Treatment Requirement Psychological Practitioner

Highly  Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have
the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking
Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.</p><p>We
Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male
(including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of
sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and
underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by
Dr Judith Herman.</p><p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Main Duties and
Responsibilities</strong></p><p>
Deliver prison-based trauma-informed
therapeutic services.</p><p>
Accurately record clinical
interventions.</p><p>
Undertake specific therapeutic
projects as directed by the Executive Team.</p><p>
Stringently uphold
the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and
responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.</p><p>
Honour a commitment
to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and
inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that
does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion
or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.</p><p>
Ensure 100% of the work
you carry out is for the achievement of the mission <em>to break the silence of
the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys &amp; men and support
them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact
of abuse</em> and vision <em>a society where no male survivor is left behind</em>.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We Are
Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to
create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary
individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across
Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is
focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work
through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our
trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.</p><p>Our vision is
to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,810 a year
      
        Pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0220-25-0020</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p><p>You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.</p><p>
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.</p><p>
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p>
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p>
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p>
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p>
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.</p><p>
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.</p><p>You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.</p><p>
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.</p><p>
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p>
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p>
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p>
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p>
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.</p><p>
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)</li>
        
        <li>Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1</li>
        
        <li>English (GCSE/similar or above)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.</li>
          
          <li>Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.</li>
          
          <li>PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.</li>
        
        <li>Skills:</li>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.</li>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
        
        <li>Values:</li>
        
        <li>Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li>Coaching.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)</li>
          
          <li>Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1</li>
          
          <li>English (GCSE/similar or above)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.</li>
            
            <li>Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.</li>
            
            <li>PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.</li>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
          
          <li>Values:</li>
          
          <li>Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.</li>
          
          <li>A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
            
            <li>Skills:</li>
            
            <li>Coaching.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are Survivors</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>We Are Survivors</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
          <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
          <p>Salford</p>
                    <p>M3 7BB</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk" target="_blank">https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Trauma Informed Therapist (Prisons)

High Intensity/CBT Therapist/ Practitioner Psychologist

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Join Lifeways and help shape brighter futures in your community.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lifeways - Specialist Support Services Supporting lives since 1995</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to make a real difference? At Lifeways, we believe that every person deserves the chance to live life to the fullest-and that starts with you. We're currently recruiting <strong>Female Mental Health Support Workers</strong> to join our passionate team across four independent living services in Warrington.</p> <p><strong>Shift Details:</strong>? </p> <ul> <li>Full-time (36 hrs/week) </li><li>Sessional roles also available </li><li>08.00am-20.00pm / 09.00am - 21.00pm &amp; 11.00am - 23.00pm / sleep</li></ul> <p> (Applicants must be able to work 12 hour shifts)</p> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Offering emotional and behavioural support</li><li>Creating a safe, empowering environment</li><li>Supporting daily living skills and personal goals</li><li>Promoting hygiene, well-being, and independence</li><li>Communicating with families and carers</li><li>Managing medication and budgeting</li><li>Adapting to varied, meaningful daily tasks</li></ul> <p> <strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, if you have a heart for helping others live independently and with dignity, we'll give you the <strong>training, tools, and support</strong> to thrive.</p> <p>This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to a genuine occupational requirement.</p> <p>All applicants will complete a DBS check-<strong>paid for by Lifeways</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Real Impact. Real Growth. Real You.</strong></p> <p>Apply today and start a career that truly cares.</p> <p> PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP </p> <p>LWGJH</p>

Female Mental Health Support Worker - Warrington

<p>Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a High Intensity Counsellor to their team.</p><p>This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity for an exceptional counselling professional to join a truly Service Led business, the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work.'</p><ul><li><strong>Full-time </strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid - Manchester office.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>You will manage a caseload of clients via video counselling, adopting a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach. Where required, you will also work with those individuals who require a higher level of psychological intervention. As part of the role you will be accredited or working towards accreditation, and have a higher level qualification in CBT or EMDR or be completing relevant training.</p><p>The role also involves providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers via our 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided.</p><p><strong>Day to Day Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Effectively maintain an active caseload of structured video counselling sessions,</li><li>utilising a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach.</li><li>Maintain an active caseload of Digital CBT clients, including Digital Trauma</li><li>Programme</li><li>On request, manage a caseload of high intensity counselling cases via video -</li><li>working with those who require a higher level of psychological intervention such as</li><li>CBT or EMDR</li><li>To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues,</li><li>including those who are distressed, at risk or where child and adult safeguarding</li><li>concerns are identified</li></ul><p><strong>What you bring to the team?</strong></p><ul><li>To be BACP accredited or working towards accreditation</li><li>To be trained in CBT or EMDR or working towards higher level qualifications</li><li>Relevant telephone experience and/ or EAP experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Paid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body)</li><li>Free 24/7 onsite gym with regular group classes</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>P69977LSR5</strong></p><p><strong>INDMANS</strong></p>

High Intensity Counsellor

<strong><strong>Clinical Psychologist ADHD/ASD Assessments (Manchester)</strong></strong><p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester (Remote or On-Site)<br><strong>Salary:</strong> <strong>£200 per assessment</strong> <em>or</em> <strong>£60,000 per annum</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Clinical Psychologist</strong> to join a growing <strong>Adult Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service</strong> specialising in <strong>ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)</strong> evaluations  click apply for full job details</p>

Clinical Psychologist ADHD/ASD Assessments (Manchester)

<p><strong>Are you a 2024 or 2025 grad looking to start your first full-time counselling position?</strong></p> <p><strong>Are you looking to join a supportive company that will give you further training to develop your career?</strong></p> <p>Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.</p> <p>We are looking for professional, hard-working graduates with strong communication, high levels of computer literacy and high levels of organisational ability with a desire to make a difference to people's lives.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Start date - March </strong></li></ul> <p>This is an incredible opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation and gain further paid training to gain relevant skills for an EAP! The 6-month graduate scheme will provide you extensive training and development throughout, before you move into a full-time Wellbeing Counsellor role.</p> <p><strong>This 6-month full time graduate scheme will develop your skills in areas such as:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Digital Counselling</li><li>Telephone Counselling</li><li>Solution Focused Counselling</li><li>Risk Assessment and Managing Risk</li><li>Safeguarding Training</li><li>Online CBT</li><li>Online Counselling</li><li>Case Management</li></ul> <p><strong>It is essential that you have the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 100 counselling hours</li><li>To be a member of the BACP</li></ul> <p><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for</li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to £60 per month for supervision</li><li>Inhouse supervision</li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away!</li><li>Supervision</li><li>25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus an additional 2 days after 2 years service)</li><li>Birthday Off/Mental Health Day</li><li>Profit Share Scheme</li><li>Perkbox (staff discount scheme)</li><li>Christmas bonus after 3 years of service</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Fab Fridays- dress down &amp; free treats</li><li>Allied Pride Network</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Free breakfast on Mondays</li><li>Fresh fruit delivered to the office each week</li><li>Free annual flu vaccine</li><li>Private health insurance after 5 years service</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discounted eye test</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul> <p><strong>P46586LSR9</strong></p> <p><strong>INDMANJ</strong></p>

Trainee Counsellor

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Mental Health Recovery Support Worker </strong></p> <p>Location: Warrington</p> <p>Hours: Full-time - 39.25 hours/week (week days, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends) </p> <p>Join Lifeways and help transform lives every day. </p> <p>We're looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team supporting people with enduring mental health needs in our enhanced Community Recovery service. </p> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p><strong>About the Role </strong></p> <p>You'll support individuals transitioning from institutional care to independent living in the community. Every person is unique, and we tailor our support to meet their specific needs. </p> <p><strong>About You </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in mental health support is helpful but not essential </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>Willingness to learn and grow </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>Strong communication and IT skills </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>NVQ/QCF in Health &amp; Social Care is a bonus - we'll help you get it if not </p> </li></ul> <p><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion: </strong></p> <p>At Lifeways, we believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE). </p> <p><strong>Apply Today </strong></p> <p>Ready to make a difference? Join Lifeways and start your journey in mental health recovery support. </p> <p> This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check </p>

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