Mental Health Link Worker | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,485 - £30,162 Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hindley, WN2 3AX |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7357364/437-7357364 |
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Link Worker to work in the PCN , (GPs practice within the Hindley area). The PCN is the first contact from the primary sector who access people to mental health services when people need it most and provide support
for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team consists of a Mental health Practitioner, Assistant Psychologist and work closely with the GPs.
In this role you will support individuals within a community setting to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life, assisting them to connect with and access mental health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support. The role will
be delivered through working as an integral part of both primary and secondary care services, to connect individuals to appropriate support at the earliest opportunity. To provide in-depth knowledge to colleagues in the wider system about specialist mental health services as well
as community-based activities and support. To help individuals navigate a range of mental health services and community activities/services in line with their individual needs and circumstances. In addition to this, the Mental Health Link Worker will provide education and training to other staff (e.g. volunteers/peer support workers/community link workers).
To contribute to the clinical discussion of people using the PCN
service through attendance at regular MDT meetings.
To identify people’s goals collaboratively, and plan/implement
evidence-based interventions to use strengths and overcome
obstacles to goal attainment aimed at recovering socially valued
roles and social inclusion.
To use coaching methods and motivational interviewing techniques
to discuss needs and jointly identify opportunities, appropriate
support, and actions.
To hold a caseload of people who use the PCN service aiding them to
connect to relevant community support services.
To work alongside volunteer community connectors and peer
support programmes to provide additional support for people to
access support and/ or activities where required.
To practice within the relevant clinical guidelines and operating
procedures and be legally responsible and accountable for all
aspects of work.
To participate directly in any rota’d activity within the team, including
assessment and follow-up clinics, and provide support and guidance
to other colleagues undertaking the role.
To maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to
ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act
and Trust standards. To provide written reports detailing the
progress of mental health interventions.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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
• 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 Monday 25 Aug 2025