Health Care Support Worker

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 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.