About The Big Life Group
The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.
We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.
Our values
- Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
- Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
- Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
- Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
- Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
- Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer.
Working at Big Life
At Big Life, work is more than a job – it’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff.
Be yourself
We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other.
Benefits that matter
We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25-30 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.
Recognised as outstanding
We’re proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK’s outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024.
A culture of trust and flexibility
Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You’ll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.
If you’re looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.
The basics
Salary
£34,592 (NHS Band 5+2)
Hours
37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract
Annual leave
25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
Base
We have posts available in both Manchester and Rochdale. Please confirm in your application which one you would prefer.
Closing date for applications
Monday, 26 October
Interview date
Week starting 2 November
We recognise that AI tools can be useful in supporting job applications, for example by helping with spelling, grammar, structure, or clarity. However, the content of your application should reflect your own skills, experience, knowledge, and ideas. You may be asked at interview to expand on or discuss any part of your application.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll manage a case load of people accessing Talking Therapies, providing assessment and low intensity interventions, drawing from CBT theories and techniques. This will involve working with people with long-term physical health conditions.
During this role, you may work with people face-to-face, over the phone, in a group setting, or via other means. This means that you will be able to deliver a range of evidence based one-to-one or group interventions. You will also support events in the community, promoting the service to generate referrals.
Main duties
- To use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating people
- To manage a varied caseload of people
- To work with groups of people to help them achieve their goals
- To collate and analyse performance data as necessary
- To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
- To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate
- To keep accurate and up-to-date client records
- To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
- To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to SHS and any relevant regulation (such as the BABCP Code of Ethics) and keep up to date on new recommendations and guidelines set by the department of health (such as the NHS plan, National Service Framework and National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
We have posts available in both Manchester and Rochdale. Please confirm in your application which one you would prefer.
For the full recruitment pack, including the job description and person specification, please go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group
Please use the person spec and align yourself to each point in order to demonstrate your suitability for the job role.
Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - PWP in Manchester employer: The BigLife Group
The Big Life Group is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across the North of England. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture that values diversity and personal growth. Our recognition as one of the UK's outstanding places to work reflects our dedication to fostering an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to our mission of fighting for equity in health, wealth, and life.
