Head of Talking Therapies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Head of Talking Therapies Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £61,651 with progression to £68,682 on successful completion of all competencies Base: Services are based across England, so base location will be dependent on successful candidate - travel is required This is an exciting time of growth and transformation for MHM and the role of Head of Talking Therapies is pivotal in ensuring that MHM deliver the highest quality of outcome focused services within our talking therapies portfolio. About the Role As Head of Talking Therapies, you will lead on the delivery of high quality, effective services which are geographically dispersed. You will lead on the continued innovation, integration and transformation of front-line services in support of the organisations mission, values and strategy. You will be responsible for the mobilisation of new services and ensuring we maintain compliance of all regulatory requirements. About You To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate visible and confident leadership, living the values of MHM and be able to lead your teams in achieving priorities identified in MHMs strategic plan. You will promote the profile and reputation of MHM by building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including relevant professional networks and service users, and keeping up to date with best practice in the field. We will ask that you have considerable experience and knowledge of managing and leading Talking Therapies services and experience of implementing innovative ways of working to maximise performance. You will be able to demonstrate recent experience of managing service contracts and service mobilisation and we will want to hear about how you have transformed quality and service delivery through your leadership in similar roles, which should be in a regulated activity environment. For more information about the role and requirements, please review the Job Description and Person Specification About us MHM is a leading provider of mental health services in the voluntary sector, one of the UKs most innovative organisations working with people with complex needs. We have colleagues providing a comprehensive range of mental health services which cover every aspect of individuals lives, from employment, housing and community support to crisis and talking therapy services. At MHM we help people achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the full. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities What we offer you * Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process * 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays * Enhanced Occupational Sick pay * Access to our workplace pension scheme * Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance * Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources * Life Assurance and Free Will writing service * Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts * Access to Tickets for Good * Employee recognition and celebration schemes * A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone. CLOSING DATE: Monday 5th May 2025 (please note this is given as a guide, and may close earlier depending on the number of applications we receive) INTERVIEW DATE: To Be Confirmed - please note, processes will be in person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate visible and confident leadership, living the values of MHM and be able to lead your teams in achieving priorities identified in MHMs strategic plan.

Experience

Essential

• You will be able to demonstrate recent experience of managing service contracts and service mobilisation and we will want to hear about how you have transformed quality and service delivery through your leadership in similar roles, which should be in a regulated activity environment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Waterside House, Sunderland Enterprise Park, St Catherine's Ct, Sunderland SR5 2TZ

Sunderland

SR5 2TZ

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)