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Psychological Intervention Practioner / Assistant Psychologist Equivalent  - NHS Pathfinder Partnership

GMRC is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

PLEASE NOTE 

This role is restricted to female applicants only under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

We are seeking a Psychological Intervention Practitionerto support survivors of sexual trauma and their loved ones through evidence-based, CBT psychological interventions. 

You will work closely with a wide network of main contacts and partners, including PCFT GM Resilience Hub, Greater Manchester Rape Crisis, Talk to Sara, Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH), local authority partners, third‑sector organisations, multi‑disciplinary teams, service users and carers, and services across the adult mental health pathway. 

The role operates across three sites within Greater Manchester, making the ability and willingness to travel between sites essential. You will work flexibly in partner organisation settings and in the community, collaborating with individuals, carers and multi‑agency providers to assess and identify social care needs that may present barriers to clients addressing their sexual trauma.

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver evidence‑based, CBT interventions for survivors of sexual harm and their loved ones 

• Support clients through effective engagement, communication and practical coordination 

• Work collaboratively with the Community Development team, counsellors and volunteers to ensure survivors can access appropriate and timely support 

• Manage communication between clients, partners and services, contributing to joined‑up, trauma‑informed care 

• Assist in supporting and working alongside volunteers where required 

• Engage with women‑only services and partner organisations to ensure safe, inclusive and responsive support 

About you 

You will be an experienced practitioner with a background in mental health, trauma‑informed practice and engagement. Experience of working within women‑only services supporting those who have experienced sexual harm and their loved ones is highly valued, though we also welcome applicants with strong transferable skills. 

If you’re passionate about supporting survivors, working collaboratively across complex systems, and making a meaningful difference to people’s recovery and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:  

• Generous annual leave (30 days a year exc. BH pro rata for a part-time post) 

• Pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

• Reasonable travel expenses

• Free on-site parking

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