Talking Therapies Coordinator

Gaddum is a provider of time-limited therapy sessions to adults within Manchester’s NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression service (formerly known as IAPT). We employ a skilled team of qualified and registered therapists and offer a range of one-to-one and group therapy including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, integrative therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) therapy as part of this programme. 

The Talking Therapies Manchester Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the operational elements of the Talking Therapies service and directly supervising the team, which consists of a group of Talking Therapies Counsellors, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), and a team Administrator. The Talking Therapies Manchester Coordinator will carry a small caseload and will lead on monthly and quarterly reporting on agreed KPIs. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.

Applications for this role close on 14th October at 12 noon. Please note, we are interviewing for this position on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received; as such we would encourage you to apply promptly.

Why work with us?

At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse.  Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities.  You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings. 

All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform.  Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.  

Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.

Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award.  For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website. 

How to apply

Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email.  Full details can be found on our website.

Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact. 

Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous recruitment by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.