About this role
Job summary
We are looking for support workers to work on the Lowry Unit and Riverside
The post holder will provide support and assistance to other members of the team. The post holder will provide routine care and support to people experiencing mental health problems, under the direction of the registered nurse and under the supervision of an identified member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will promote therapeutic activity on the ward, under direction of the nursing team and the Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support and assistance to other members of the team. The post holder will provide routine care and support to people experiencing mental health problems, under the direction of the registered nurse and under the supervision of an identified member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will promote therapeutic activity on the ward, under direction of the nursing team and the Occupational Therapist
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised competency based level 3 qualification
Desirable
Care certificate
Experience Essential
Ability to successfully complete the trusts PMVA training
Desirable
Experience of working with people with mental health problems Experience of working with people with emotional distress Personal experience of emotional stress or mental health services
Qualifications Essential
Must demonstrate the ability to make written entries in care plans
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of Mental Health Rehabilitation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lowry Unit, Prestwich Hospital
Bury New Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)