Job Introduction

Talking Therapies Service Manager – Total Wellbeing Luton

Salary £34,000-£36,000 pending experience

Total Wellbeing Luton was a newly commissioned service in April 2018 to provide an innovative approach which aims to support both the emotional and physical health needs of people across Luton. The service brings together a range of evidence-based interventions aimed at addressing emotional health concerns early whilst encouraging and enabling the adoption of healthier lifestyles, including; stopping smoking, weight management, increasing physically active, managing and reducing the impact of long-term conditions.

Role Responsibility

We are currently looking for a Service Manager for our Talking Therapies Team. The suitable candidate will want to make a real difference to client’s lives as you oversee the delivery of the service that helps them overcome a range of anxiety and depression related problems. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and development you need to progress in your career with us.

Based in Luton we will be looking for a successful candidate to continue to set up and oversee the development and delivery of the Talking Therapies aspect of the service. You will ensure full compliance within a stepped care model in line with IAPT, BABCP and BACP requirements. Alongside this, you will be tasked with compliance surrounding data reporting to ensure that all our targets are met and maintained.

With regards to the people you will work with, you’ll lead a highly supportive team, manage the Clinical Lead to ensure evidence based interventions are delivered, work alongside the National IAPT and Community Services Operations Manager to deliver the service within budget and effectively manage this and ultimately recruit and retain an IAPT compliant workforce and work with the overall Total Wellbeing Integrated Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

You will ideally already have experience of working in an IAPT or mental health service. You should also have experience of supervising and managing a team. It’s is essential that you have a track record of meeting targets and managing your own workload. With high standards of communication, you’ll also be able to develop good relationships and meet IAPT targets. And of course, you’ll love talking to people with different needs, be genuinely interested in helping them, and possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on your career, progress your career with us.

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.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

For further information or queries about the role please contact Deana Kirkby National IAPT and Community Services Operations Manager on 07739 206101.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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