Step 2 Community Liaison Lead (2 Posts Available) Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: AfC Band 6 £39,959 per annum, with progression to £48,117 per annum Location: 1 position for South Staffordshire - which covers Cannock, Stafford, Burton & Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Lichfield and Burntwood and Seisdon. 1 position for North & Stoke which covers Newcastle-under-Lyme & Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent. Hybrid working arrangements but must be able to travel across the locality. About You If you have aspirations to develop and progress in your career, the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies team is leading the way in providing excellent opportunities for training and our focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements enable our workforce to enjoy a good work life balance. Do you have a passion for working with people who have common mental health problems and a desire to become part of a leadership and management team to manage and support the delivery of low-Intensity treatment across Staffordshire? Do you have a passion for developing and enhancing the PWP role? Do you have the skills and drive to inform, influence, and empower members of the local community to engage in Talking Therapies. You will possess a clear understanding of the importance of equality and diversity and will strive to promote equality of access to Talking Therapies and social inclusion. Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role. About The Role The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations. You must be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who can provide evidence of at least two years of post qualification experience working within the PWP role. You will have completed the PWP Supervision Training. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how anxiety and depression present in Primary Care. You will also be either BABCP or BPS registered. The successful candidates will join the team at Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service. Working as part of the Step 2 team, we will offer numerous prospects for learning and development through strong team support, clinical supervision, and integration with our Step 3 team. In addition to this we offer a comprehensive employee package including the opportunity to work flexibly across the locality. This role will entail taking time to build up trust and effective relationships with individuals and representatives of community groups and services. We hope to receive applications from those who would be looking to stay for at least 18 months - 2 years which will provide some consistency. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About Us Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 27 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career Closing Date: 19th June Anticipated Interview Date: 6th or 8th July The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.