Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time physical health support worker to join a vibrant Early Intervention Service on a permanent contract..
The team covers the South and Central area of Manchester and operates from Chorlton House.
The post holder will work alongside the Early Intervention Team covering the South and Central area of Manchester under the supervision of the physical health lead and team manager, undertaking physical health checks, physical health clinics and general health and wellbeing assessments. The post holder will assess physiological observations and promote healthy lifestyles for our service users. The post holder will assist in enabling service users to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems, promoting recovery in order to return to everyday living. They will also assist care co-coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Early Intervention Service in South and Central Manchester under the supervision of the team manager, undertaking physical health checks, physical health clinics and general health and wellbeing assessments. The post holder will assess physiological observations and promote healthy lifestyles for our service users. The post holder will assist in enabling service users to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems, promoting recovery in order to return to everyday living. They will also assist care co-coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than
160locations.
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.
Date posted
04 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-6752447
Job locations
Chorlton House
70 Manchester Road
Chorlton
M21 9UN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
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)
Job description Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
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)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Recognised competency based level 3 NVQ in relevant subject area or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in MH care setting
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience of MDT working
Skills Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly
- Venepuncture trained
Desirable
- Understanding of how to engage service users
- understanding of health promotion
- understanding of physical health needs for MH service users
- skills in physical healthy care observations
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Recognised competency based level 3 NVQ in relevant subject area or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in MH care setting
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience of MDT working
Skills Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly
- Venepuncture trained
Desirable
- Understanding of how to engage service users
- understanding of health promotion
- understanding of physical health needs for MH service users
- skills in physical healthy care observations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Chorlton House
70 Manchester Road
Chorlton
M21 9UN
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
