Job summary We Are Survivors are looking for an experienced therapeutic manager to come and join our Community Team to help us support survivors and their supporters across Greater Manchester. The organisation has an ambitious strategy to ensure that NoMaleSurvivorIsLeftBehind and is looking for a new therapy services manager to help us achieve this. You will help us to provide key services across Greater Manchester. The Community team is made of therapists, group, and community workers to support men and boys to access the services they need. The role we are recruiting for is to grow this team from our central hub across wider Greater Manchester. This role will be a job share with our existing Therapy Service Manager. The Community Therapy team deliver trauma informed therapy to survivors and their loved ones. The managers will work with the Community Services Manager and Senior Practitioners to ensure a smooth-running service and good clinical governance. There will be a small caseload as part of the role. Main duties of the job To manage the operational and clinical duty of care for support services To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients To provide Line Management, guidance and professional and pastoral support to all client facing services staff and volunteers To effectively lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisation, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporting is accurate. To ensure that all services managed, effectively record and identify threats and trends that will result in responding effectively to meet clients needs. To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients. Manage and deliver specific projects as directed and agreed by the Executive Team. To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs. About us We Are Survivors, is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing to access quality assured support. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,680 a year 34,680 (Pro Rata Actual Salary £20,808) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0220-25-0005 Job locations Unit 17 Brewery Yard Trinity Way Salford M3 7BB Job description Job responsibilities To manage the community therapy services and teams alongside the other service manager, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones. Services are delivered across multiple sites across Greater Manchester including offering remote services. Job description Job responsibilities To manage the community therapy services and teams alongside the other service manager, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones. Services are delivered across multiple sites across Greater Manchester including offering remote services. Person Specification Experience Essential Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault. Experience of leading and managing a team. Experience of working in a service with key performance indicators Previous experiences of working within a highly confidential setting. Experience in data management and information governance. Knowledge of developing effective working relationships, building trust, and influencing partnerships/staff to deliver outcomes. Desirable Knowledge of current support services in the UK that meet the needs of male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence. Understanding of the legal framework for victims of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. Previous experience of working with male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence. Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance. Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences. Qualifications Essential Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent. Desirable Masters in Counselling or Psychotherapy. Qualified in EMDR and/or PG Dip in CBT. Qualification relevant to role such as Safeguarding children and adults level 3. Skills Essential Ability to prioritise own workload. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system Demonstrable ability to identify good practice & share across services. Access to a car (Role Dependent) Desirable A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice. Mentoring. Person Specification Experience Essential Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault. Experience of leading and managing a team. Experience of working in a service with key performance indicators Previous experiences of working within a highly confidential setting. Experience in data management and information governance. Knowledge of developing effective working relationships, building trust, and influencing partnerships/staff to deliver outcomes. Desirable Knowledge of current support services in the UK that meet the needs of male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence. Understanding of the legal framework for victims of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. Previous experience of working with male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence. Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance. Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences. Qualifications Essential Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent. Desirable Masters in Counselling or Psychotherapy. Qualified in EMDR and/or PG Dip in CBT. Qualification relevant to role such as Safeguarding children and adults level 3. Skills Essential Ability to prioritise own workload. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system Demonstrable ability to identify good practice & share across services. Access to a car (Role Dependent) Desirable A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice. Mentoring. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name We Are Survivors Address Unit 17 Brewery Yard Trinity Way Salford M3 7BB Employer's website https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)