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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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.
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Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
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Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
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Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
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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, 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
£28,392 – NHS Band 4 entry during trainee year.
Hours
37.5 hours per week. 1 year fixed-term training contract. (There may be opportunity for continued employment thereafter)
Annual leave
25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
Base
Although we provide opportunities for homeworking, this role is not fully remote. By applying for this post, you understand that you will be based at the University of Manchester for studying, as well as in one of the following areas, with the expectation of travel between offices and service-user venues, subject to service needs:
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Manchester
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Stockport
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Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale
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Cheshire East
If invited to interview, we will ask you to list the areas in order of preference. However, we cannot guarantee you will be offered your first choice.
Line manager
Team Leader or Clinical Locality Manager
Closing date for applications
17/07/26 (Please note this role may close early)
Interview dates
3rd, 4th and 5th August (estimated). All interviews will be face-to-face in Manchester
Role Start Date
You must be available to start in post on Monday 07/09/26.
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.
Reasonable adjustments
Do you have a disability or additional needs? Please tell us and let’s talk about what reasonable adjustments we can make to ensure our interviews are more accessible.
What you’ll be doing
As a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will train to deliver NICE approved interventions for the treatment of common mental health conditions.
You will work flexibly across your service area. Specific duties will vary from service-to-service, subject to service need.
You will attend university as required. We work alongside several universities and the university you attend will be determined by the service area in which you are employed. You will be responsible for making the necessary travel arrangements.
Key aspects of this role will include the handling of service-user safety, the need to complete academic work in your own time, and the requirement to work alongside other services and professionals in a timely manner. The ability to manage your time efficiently is essential.
Those eligible for the undergraduate route must hold a minimum L5 qualification. You must also be prepared to complete a university entry essay prior to interview at the request of the university.
Note to applicants: we encourage applications from candidates whose first language is not English. Please be aware that for all entry routes, you must be able to show proficiency in the English language with a relevant higher-level qualification from a recognised English-speaking institution, or with a relevant standalone English proficiency qualification.
For the full recruitment pack including the job description and person specification, please visit: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group
You must use the person specification to align yourself to each point, in order to demonstrate your knowledge and experience.
