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Support Worker - Female Acute Ward, North View
| Posting date: | 11 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M23 9LT |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7016352/437-7016352 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for dedicated support workers to join our team on the Female Acute Inpatient Wards at the brand new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Unit at North View. Opened in November 2024, North View has been meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of our service users, ensuring a supportive and therapeutic environment. As a support worker, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Your contributions will help foster a safe and nurturing atmosphere, promoting recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.
The post holder will play a vital role in fostering a supportive environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. By collaborating closely with the registered nurse and an identified member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will deliver essential routine care and assistance to enhance the well-being of those in their care. In addition to providing direct support, the post holder will actively promote therapeutic activities on the ward. This initiative will be carried out under the guidance of the nursing team and in partnership with the medical team, occupational therapist, psychology team, recovery workers and patient flow team, ensuring that each individual receives tailored interventions that contribute to their recovery journey. Through this collaborative approach, the post holder will help create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages personal growth and healing.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 – 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
• 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
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Mar 2025
We are looking for dedicated support workers to join our team on the Female Acute Inpatient Wards at the brand new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Unit at North View. Opened in November 2024, North View has been meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of our service users, ensuring a supportive and therapeutic environment. As a support worker, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Your contributions will help foster a safe and nurturing atmosphere, promoting recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.
The post holder will play a vital role in fostering a supportive environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. By collaborating closely with the registered nurse and an identified member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will deliver essential routine care and assistance to enhance the well-being of those in their care. In addition to providing direct support, the post holder will actively promote therapeutic activities on the ward. This initiative will be carried out under the guidance of the nursing team and in partnership with the medical team, occupational therapist, psychology team, recovery workers and patient flow team, ensuring that each individual receives tailored interventions that contribute to their recovery journey. Through this collaborative approach, the post holder will help create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages personal growth and healing.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 – 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
• 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
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Mar 2025