TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years.
The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the TLC Therapeutic Wellbeing Team.
We are looking for a Therapeutic and Wellbeing Service Manager (Children & Young People Services) to support the delivery of our counselling and wellbeing programmes.
The Role
The successful candidate will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and hold specific identified managerial responsibilities within the services delivered by TLC’s Therapeutic Wellbeing department.
You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and Management Team to coordinate the delivery, monitoring, and staff support and leadership across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have operational responsibility for the Children and Young People’s Counselling and Wellbeing services and have specific managerial responsibilities within the wider range of services delivered by TLC.
You will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing to design and deliver against the department’s strategic objectives.
You will work closely with the Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the expertise to lead our team of mental health professionals.
You will be a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced individual. You must have substantive previous high-quality service management experience and experience of effectively managing teams, along with sound knowledge of Children's and Young People’s mental health needs.
We are looking for a collaborator and passionate leader to ensure our team has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate, and effective mental health support.
About us
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.
TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC has made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.
We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.
So, if you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of TLC, we’d love to hear from you.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice, we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Key information
* Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester
* Role Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: Full-Time
To apply for this role:
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More about this role
* Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025 at 12:00pm
* Closing Time: 9am
* Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 12:00
* Employee Benefits: Annual ‘Continuous Professional Development’ allowance, generous annual leave entitlement including additional December leave (Subject to yearly board approval), birthday leave, Health & Wellbeing Day, EDI-focused Volunteering Day, access to Employee Assistance Programme, access to Cycle to Work scheme, paid 30-minute lunch-break & flexible working approach, access to social activities hosted by Bruntwood.
* Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours, Remote Working
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
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