Mental Wellbeing Coach – Tameside and Glossop NMHS

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Closing Date: 09/09/2026

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.

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.

£31,022 pro rata (NJC Scale 5, SCP 17)

This is a part-time role working 17.5 hours per week in line with service requirements and agile working arrangements. Hours will be worked across a minimum of three days, Monday to Friday.

We are open to discussing the exact working pattern with the successful candidate at interview.

25 days pro rata, increasing to 30 days (pro rata) after five years

The role is based in Tameside & Glossop, although some travel to Big Life Group offices in Manchester may be required depending on service needs.

The closing date for applications is 9 September at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on 17 September.

Applicants are welcome to apply for this role individually or ask to be considered for both this role and the Mental Wellbeing Coach – SAFE Tameside vacancy.

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.

As our Mental Wellbeing Coach, you will work alongside people experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing, helping them identify what matters to them and take practical steps towards their goals.

Working predominantly in the Glossop neighbourhood, you’ll provide one-to-one and group coaching using person-centred and evidence-based approaches. You’ll help people build on their strengths, develop sustainable ways to manage their wellbeing and overcome barriers such as social isolation, employment, finances, housing and access to welfare support.

You’ll be part of the Tameside & Glossop Neighbourhood Mental Health Service, working alongside Peer Support Coaches, other Mental Wellbeing Coaches, Psychological Therapists and Senior Mental Health Practitioners. You’ll also build strong relationships with community organisations and other services, helping people access joined-up support within their community.

The Neighbourhood Mental Health Service is a partnership involving Big Life Group, Tameside Mind and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, developed using feedback from people with lived experience to help ensure people across Tameside & Glossop can access the right support.

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That’s the place where you’ll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it’s like to work at Big Life.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.