Job Description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies (formerly known as IAPT) service. At Wakefield Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence-based psychological therapies and we are looking for a High Intensity Team Leader with a speciality Interpersonal Therapy.

We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well-being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of mental well-being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user-friendly service available across a wide geographical area.

We provide excellent CPD opportunities for your ongoing growth and development. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.

We also offer the opportunity to manage your wellbeing by working flexibly and, as the service is open 7 days a week there are lots of opportunities to ensure this can work for you as well as our clients. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

This is a hybrid role - a combination of service based and home working (minimum 2 days in service according to service need).

We offer \xc2\xa31,200 joining bonus (for external candidates only).

Role Responsibility

As a High Intensity Team Leader you\'ll be managing your own caseload, supervising therapists and line managing trainees from across the service, whilst providing leadership across High-intensity service delivery.

Leadership skills are essential as you will both line manage and mentor therapists, supporting their development and wellbeing and working as part of a leadership team who work closely to deliver an ethical and innovative service.

You will manage waiting lists in an efficient and ethical way, ensuring clients access.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced qualified High Intensity IPT Therapist who is ready to take the next step into the role of Team Leader. You will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team to support staff wellbeing, waiting lists and building relationships with external providers. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a special interest in cultural diversity, long term conditions, medically unexplained symptoms, veterans, peri-natal, offenders, older adults and learning disabilities.

In return, you\'ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

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 helping people with mental health issues, join us and add real value to their lives, as well as your own.

About us

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:

• One-off \xc2\xa31,200 joining bonus - T&C\'s apply
• 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
• 31 days\' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 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 \xc2\xa3300 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 are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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