WithYou Faversham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Step 2 and Step 3 Managers role at WithYou. The closing date for applications is 1st February 2026, but we may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised.
Job Description
We are looking for a Step 2 and Step 3 Manager to join our leadership team within our NHS Talking Therapies Service. WithYou is a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol or mental health. In this role, you will work with a wide range of mental health practitioners, partner providers and referrers to develop and grow our mental health workforce in Kent and Medway. You will be responsible for supporting the development of Step 2 and Step 3 Talking Therapies services in line with local needs and contractual specification. As a Manager, you will effectively support and line manage a team of Step 2 or Step 3 Talking Therapies staff to deliver WithYou’s strategic objectives and support them with developing their performance in their clinical work. We offer remote working; however travel within Kent and London for meetings and events may be required.
Notes: We are looking for two Step 2 Managers (1x 37.5 hours and 1x 30 hours per week) and two fixed term Step 3 Managers (due to end in January 2027).
Responsibilities
* Support the development of Step 2 and Step 3 Talking Therapies services in line with local needs and contractual specifications.
* Line manage a team of Step 2 or Step 3 Talking Therapies staff and support their clinical performance development.
* Collaborate with a wide range of mental health practitioners, partner providers and referrers.
* Travel within Kent and London for meetings and events as required.
Qualifications
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18 months
* Demonstrable experience of working in health, social care or criminal justice settings and in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies; experience in Talking Therapies Service is advantageous but not essential
* Successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* Understanding of issues facing clients with common mental health difficulties
* Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Resilient, able to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing demands
* Results-driven with analytical skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative and supportive manner
* Flexibility to work unsocial hours as required
* Willing to visit other locations to deliver services as needed
Company Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
* Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals (probation applies)
About Us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
Inclusive Environment
We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We welcome contributions from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available during the selection process if needed.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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