Jobs at Making Space Charity (Now Hiring) — 36 open

Overview

Are you a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner looking for your next rewarding opportunity? We’re looking for someone passionate and motivated to join our Psychological Wellbeing Service team, based in Warrington, WA2 7JB.

 

You'll work across the Wigan and Warrington boroughs to deliver Step 2 low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and as a key member of the team, you will be working closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standard and help us to develop this further.

 

Please click here for further details about the service. 

 

Salary: Band 5 AFC salary to be discussed

Hours: 35 per week

 

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.

We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

Responsibilities

Making Space Talking Therapies provides evidence-based interventions within a stepped care model, for the treatment of people with mild to moderate common mental health problems.

 

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner you will manage your own caseload providing evidence based treatments , this involves using Silvercloud packages and weekly telephone reviews. This role will also involve face to face assessments clinic in the community to ensure access to Talking Therpaies is achieved throughout the Wigan Borough.

 

We provide a unique offer within GP surgeries and community services and have developed strong working relationships with partners. With this in mind, we would welcome professional and enthusiastic PWPs to apply to the post. 

 

For the full job description click here.

Qualifications

Candidates must be a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and registered with either the BPS or BABCP. Candidates must have access to their own transport as the role will require you to travel to locations within the area of operation.

 

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

 

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care. We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.