Course Coordinator

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**Course Coordinator**

**About us**

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies is part of Self Help - The Big Life group’s user-led mental health charity who deliver a range of services including support groups, eTherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and counselling.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a course coordinator at NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies, you will be responsible for expanding our current course provision as well as pioneering in other areas. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, CBT therapists, Counsellors, and our Administration team at NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies.

This role with be based at our offices in Macclesfield but will require travel across Eastern Cheshire. We will run courses in Congleton, Wilmslow, Handforth, Knutsford and surrounding areas.

**What we need from you**
- You will be a self-starter, who works as part of an exceptional team.
- You will have experience of working mental health problems.
- You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
- You will have a full driving license and access to your own transport, expenses will be covered.
- You will be confident in working as part of a team as well as having initiative to work independently.

**What we will offer you in return**
- An annual salary of £25,147 (NHS Band 4 Entry fixed point)
- A full time, permanent contract of 37.5 hours a week.
- 25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years.
- Expenses covered for travel around East Cheshire.
- A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work.
- Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
- A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes, and support.

**What next?**

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.

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The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce._