Job Introduction

Everyone’s Turning Point is unique. It’s the moment when they realise they’ve made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. That’s where you come in.

Our Business-to-Business and private pay counselling and CBT service delivers a high quality, telephone or video-based service to support those requesting support.

The counselling & CBT service comes from Turning Point’s commitment to encouraging new ideas. We do this by placing individuals at the heart of the development of our support. As a leading social enterprise and backed by Turning Point’s experience over 55 years we are driven by the need to see the potential of people and empower them to make the changes needed to live life well.

Role Responsibility

We are now looking for a Senior Therapist to join us. The Senior Therapist post is a combination of an experienced, qualified therapist with some line management responsibility. The post holder will be a competent, experienced and well qualified therapist and line manage a small team of therapists, both PWPs and Counsellors.

Managing your own caseload, you will support clients to overcome their barriers through telephone based interventions. You’ll also support people to use online health and wellbeing tools, including our own online wellbeing platform.

The Ideal Candidate

We will accept applications from those who meet the essential criteria as per job description. You will be registered with appropriate professional body, i.e., BPS, BABCP or BACP. We expect candidates to hold a recognised/ accredited postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Diploma or above).

You will be able to provide psychological interventions to a range of adults with common mental health difficulties. You will receive support, supervision and training from a team of highly experienced clinical supervisors as well as in-service training to support your continued learning and development (CPD).

You will need outstanding telephone and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work to deadlines and well-defined targets. Particularly important will be your motivational and engagement skills. Additionally experience of supervision and having completed the IAPT supervisor's course would also be welcome, but not essential.

Our service will operate when our clients require our interventions, therefore the flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a requirement of the position.

Whilst our support teams are based in Manchester, our services are provided via the telephone and therefore we expect candidates will work from home and will accept applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK. You will need a quiet and confidential place to work at home with a good broadband connection. There may be rare occasions where travel to Manchester is required for meetings and training. However, this will be done remotely where possible.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point