Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner


Company:	The Big Life Group
Salary:	£28,392 (NHS Band 4 entry)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Macclesfield, SK10 1AQ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

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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.

- Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.

- Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.

- Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.

- 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 through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 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 fixed point Band 4 entry)

Hours

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, between 8am and 8pm)

Contract

Fixed term for one year, with potential opportunities for continued employment

Annual leave

25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Base

You will be based within our East Cheshire service and will be expected to travel between offices, service-user venues and Liverpool John Moores University as required. While there are opportunities to work from home, this is not a fully remote role.

Line manager

Team Leader

Closing date for applications

Friday, 6 November.

**Please note that applications may close early should we receive a high number of responses**

The successful applicants must be available to start in post on 1 March 2027.

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.

What you’ll be doing

As our Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll train to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support people experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression.

Working as part of our Talking Therapies East Cheshire service, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to assess people's needs, understand their goals and deliver NICE-approved interventions that support their mental health and wellbeing.

You’ll provide guided self-help through one-to-one appointments and group sessions, delivered in person, over the phone and online. You'll also work alongside other professionals and services to ensure people receive the right support.

Alongside your clinical work, you'll attend Liverpool John Moores University to complete your training. This is a demanding but rewarding opportunity that requires strong organisation, effective time management and a commitment to learning. You'll need to balance your clinical responsibilities, academic work and service-user safety, including completing some academic work in your own time.

For the full recruitment pack, including job description and person spec, please go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group

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