Mental Health Link Worker | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hindley, WN2 3AX |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7817899/437-7817899 |
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Link Worker to work in the community mental health service in Wigan Living Well (LW). The Living Well Service will enable timely access 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 will be multidisciplinary and will include third sector organizations. We will also be supporting several peer mentor roles within the team. The team work and cover the whole of the Wigan Borough.
To contribute to the service delivery and target objectives/priorities of
the LW Service, to ensure the most efficient contribution of
knowledge and practice.
To work with colleagues in the completion and implementation of risk
assessments, formulations, and risk management plans for people in
the LW service.
To work with colleagues in the LW service to implement agreed
shared plans and interventions, particularly OT.
To contribute to the clinical discussion of people using the LW
service through attendance at regular MDT meetings.
To identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as
described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Children’s Board
and Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust
safeguarding policies.
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.
To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically
appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data
into clinical records.
To identify and carry out appropriate liaison and outreach work in
partnership with other agencies to provide socially inclusive
opportunities for people who use the LW service.
To provide information for performance management purposes as
requested by the Manager
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.
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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
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026