Physical Health Support Worker for Older Adults
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M21 9UN |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7355487/437-7355487 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physical Health Support Worker to join our busy and friendly team .
The Later Life Team supports Adults over the age of 65 years who have secondary mental health needs, both organic and functional as well as carrying out Memory Assessments.
We cover the Central Manchester area and support people living in their own homes, sheltered/Extra Care Housing or in care homes.
We are looking for someone who is committed to the health needs of Older Adults and whilst this post does not require professional registration, experience of mental health is essential.
The post holder's professional development will be supported by the service through regular supervision and training opportunities
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
The post holder will complete physiological assessments of our service users.
This includes taking and recording physical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and weight as well as Venepuncture. Training will be available for this for the right candidate
Supporting the Memory Treatment pathway by undertaking relevant observations
Assessing service users holistically and completing Physical Health Assessments. These visits will take place in service users’ homes
Be an active and contributing member of the Community Mental Health Team and feedback to MDT as needed
The postholder will provide information on health promotion which may include smoking cessation, alcohol use, dietary needs appropriate to our client group
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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 Friday 15 Aug 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physical Health Support Worker to join our busy and friendly team .
The Later Life Team supports Adults over the age of 65 years who have secondary mental health needs, both organic and functional as well as carrying out Memory Assessments.
We cover the Central Manchester area and support people living in their own homes, sheltered/Extra Care Housing or in care homes.
We are looking for someone who is committed to the health needs of Older Adults and whilst this post does not require professional registration, experience of mental health is essential.
The post holder's professional development will be supported by the service through regular supervision and training opportunities
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
The post holder will complete physiological assessments of our service users.
This includes taking and recording physical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and weight as well as Venepuncture. Training will be available for this for the right candidate
Supporting the Memory Treatment pathway by undertaking relevant observations
Assessing service users holistically and completing Physical Health Assessments. These visits will take place in service users’ homes
Be an active and contributing member of the Community Mental Health Team and feedback to MDT as needed
The postholder will provide information on health promotion which may include smoking cessation, alcohol use, dietary needs appropriate to our client group
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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 Friday 15 Aug 2025