Job summary
Do you have an ability to motivate a team?
Are you a compassionate and highly motivated leader with a
passion for supporting mental health services in diverse communities?
Do you have the skills and passion to manage a
diverse workforce and drive excellent results within our mental health service?
Do you have
the ability to think creatively, successfully manage a busy workload and
maintain a positive & motivated attitude?
Do you want to work for Big Life? We are in
the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and
places to create opportunities and inspire change.
If so, this may be the perfect position for
you.
The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who is confident and proactive. Highly motivated, resilient, and able to work under pressure. Skilled in managing diverse teams and promoting an inclusive and supportive environment. With experience in implementing trauma-informed care approaches. Be a strategic thinker with strong operational management skills. Whilst being able to engage effectively with service users and the wider community. The post holder will have operational management and mental health experience.
Main duties of the job
Leadership in Talking Therapies is a really exciting place to be, we are constantly adapting and changing as a service, and we have lots of opportunities to expand and do marketing and promotion work alongside the day to day management.
Main aims of the post
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To provide operational management and leadership for the
service
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To ensure effective and high-quality delivery of the
service, in accordance with the group values and organisational stamps,
through staff teams and individuals.
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To contribute to the development of the service and the
wider group as necessary.
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To work across the group as required in order to assist
the organisation in its development.
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To act as operational contact for HMR Talking Therapies
with the services stakeholders, subcontractors, and referral partners.
The closing date for applications
is Monday 31st March 2025 11.59pm.
Applications received after this
time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place on Week
Commencing 7th April 2025.
About us
Heywood, Middleton &
Rochdale (HMR) Talking Therapies can provide excellent opportunities for
ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision and
training opportunities. The role is varied and creative, with the opportunity
to feed into service change and make a real difference in local communities.
Big Life is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for people who have the least. When you become part of Big Life - as a staff or volunteer - we want you to feel great about your time with us.
Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package. That partly comes from a supportive, flexible approach to managing and nurturing our staff, but also from a wide range of perks, schemes and support, which help make being part of Big Life a bit brighter.
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.
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.
The
Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life group is committed to
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
To work as a
senior manager, contributing to the development of the service and the wider
group to ensure that all targets are met or exceeded
2.
To provide
line management support, regular supervision and appraisals for staff
3.
To manage
sub-contractor performance
4.
To recruit,
induct and develop staff to develop the business
5.
To contribute
to the development of the organisation and to support your line manager in
the development of the service
6.
To provide
case-management support to frontline staff and team leaders who are your
direct reports.
7.
To ensure
robust quality assurance is in place in your service, thereby managing the
quality of delivery.
8.
To manage a
budget and provide accurate financial information for Directors or
commissioners
9.
To provide
written reports and documents for commissioners, Directors or
boards/committees as necessary
10. To produce and deliver presentations for internal and
external audiences
11. To monitor and evaluate your service as necessary, and to
provide relevant reports.
12. To manage a budget and provide accurate financial
information for Directors or commissioners
13. To develop positive relationships with key stakeholders,
subcontractors, and partners
14. To contribute to the development of new services across
the group
15. To ensure that the service is compliant with relevant
external regulatory requirements
16. To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
across the group
17. To undertake
administrative duties relevant to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
To work as a
senior manager, contributing to the development of the service and the wider
group to ensure that all targets are met or exceeded
2.
To provide
line management support, regular supervision and appraisals for staff
3.
To manage
sub-contractor performance
4.
To recruit,
induct and develop staff to develop the business
5.
To contribute
to the development of the organisation and to support your line manager in
the development of the service
6.
To provide
case-management support to frontline staff and team leaders who are your
direct reports.
7.
To ensure
robust quality assurance is in place in your service, thereby managing the
quality of delivery.
8.
To manage a
budget and provide accurate financial information for Directors or
commissioners
9.
To provide
written reports and documents for commissioners, Directors or
boards/committees as necessary
10. To produce and deliver presentations for internal and
external audiences
11. To monitor and evaluate your service as necessary, and to
provide relevant reports.
12. To manage a budget and provide accurate financial
information for Directors or commissioners
13. To develop positive relationships with key stakeholders,
subcontractors, and partners
14. To contribute to the development of new services across
the group
15. To ensure that the service is compliant with relevant
external regulatory requirements
16. To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
across the group
17. To undertake
administrative duties relevant to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. At least two years experience of leadership and management at a senior level in a complex and dynamic setting (preferably including experience of working as a manager in an IAPT service)
- b. Experience of managing and developing a team of people at different levels
- c. Experience of developing team and individual targets, of working towards them and developing plans if they are not achieved
- d. Experience of working within legislative and statutory frameworks, ensuring that the service is compliant in all areas
- e. Experience of working with service stakeholders such as commissioners, subcontractors, and referring agencies
- f. Experience of case-management
- g. Experience of developing services, both new and existing in innovative and creative ways
Knowledge
Essential
- a. Knowledge of social enterprise or business development in the context of local government or NHS commissioning
- b. Knowledge of legislative and statutory frameworks for your business area
- c. Knowledge of GDPR and information governance
- d. Knowledge of the health and wellbeing system in Greater Manchester, and nationally
- e. Knowledge of the barriers and lifestyle issues that the client group we work with face
Qualifications
Desirable
- a. Qualified to degree level or higher
- b. IAPT, mental health or other related qualification is desirable.
Skills
Essential
- a. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- b. Able to prepare and present reports that include analysis and presentation of service data
- c. Ability to manage and ensure quality in service delivery, alongside high performance
- d. Ability to problem solve and think laterally
- e. Ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with staff, managers and stakeholders internally and externally to the group
- f. Ability to manage budgets and financial information
- g. Ability to develop teams of staff to create effective and efficient working environments
- h. Ability to work positively and maintain results even during periods of change
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- c. Commitment to working within the Big Life groups ethos and values, including have a non-judgemental approach
- d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. At least two years experience of leadership and management at a senior level in a complex and dynamic setting (preferably including experience of working as a manager in an IAPT service)
- b. Experience of managing and developing a team of people at different levels
- c. Experience of developing team and individual targets, of working towards them and developing plans if they are not achieved
- d. Experience of working within legislative and statutory frameworks, ensuring that the service is compliant in all areas
- e. Experience of working with service stakeholders such as commissioners, subcontractors, and referring agencies
- f. Experience of case-management
- g. Experience of developing services, both new and existing in innovative and creative ways
Knowledge
Essential
- a. Knowledge of social enterprise or business development in the context of local government or NHS commissioning
- b. Knowledge of legislative and statutory frameworks for your business area
- c. Knowledge of GDPR and information governance
- d. Knowledge of the health and wellbeing system in Greater Manchester, and nationally
- e. Knowledge of the barriers and lifestyle issues that the client group we work with face
Qualifications
Desirable
- a. Qualified to degree level or higher
- b. IAPT, mental health or other related qualification is desirable.
Skills
Essential
- a. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- b. Able to prepare and present reports that include analysis and presentation of service data
- c. Ability to manage and ensure quality in service delivery, alongside high performance
- d. Ability to problem solve and think laterally
- e. Ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with staff, managers and stakeholders internally and externally to the group
- f. Ability to manage budgets and financial information
- g. Ability to develop teams of staff to create effective and efficient working environments
- h. Ability to work positively and maintain results even during periods of change
Personal
Essential
- a. Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- b. Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- c. Commitment to working within the Big Life groups ethos and values, including have a non-judgemental approach
- d. Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
