Mental Health Support Worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

An a exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Support Worker to join the Mental Health Liaison Service at Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate will be joining a highly motivated, dynamic and supportive team providing care to patients of all ages who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the general hospital setting.

You will be providing direct one to one person-centred mental health support and interventions across the general acute wards and the Emergency Department.

You will have the opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge throughout regular supervision with a registered clinician, access to e-learning programmes and in-service face to face training sessions.

When joining the team you will be provided an in-depth induction into Liaison covering all areas of care as well as shadowing clinical staff during your induction period.

This position requires rotational shifts over the 24/7 timeframe.

Prior experience of working within an acute mental health setting (with any age group) is essential and you should have a proven track record of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with patients who are experiencing mental health difficulties supporting and encouraging this care group within Wythenshawe Hospital.

You will be providing person-centred care and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health needs working alongside registered practitioners to provide a supportive and compassionate level of care.

Your role will involve communicating with patients and carers within the Emergency Department and generalwards to ensure they are informed around the progress of their care and care planning.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 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.

Date posted

27 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,313 to £21,318 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-4622742-B

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M22 9TL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Vocational Care Qualification (NVQ || or equivalent qualification / experience)
  • Ability to read and write
  • Awareness of Mental Health difficulties

Desirable

  • Awareness of how to managing challenging situations

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a mental health nursing assistant / support worker

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Mental Health Liaison Team
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Vocational Care Qualification (NVQ || or equivalent qualification / experience)
  • Ability to read and write
  • Awareness of Mental Health difficulties

Desirable

  • Awareness of how to managing challenging situations

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a mental health nursing assistant / support worker

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Mental Health Liaison Team

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

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

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M22 9TL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M22 9TL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Team Manager

Lottie Cassson

Lottie.casson@gmmh.nhs.uk

07771136414

Date posted

27 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,313 to £21,318 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-4622742-B

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M22 9TL


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