Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Type: Full-Time

Salary (£): £21,730 – £23,177 per annum

About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, delivering services across 160 locations. They provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Greater Manchester, including Salford, Bolton, Manchester, Trafford, and Wigan. The Trust offers a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services, with a commitment to innovation, learning, and the well-being of their staff.

Job details

• 30% pay enhancements for evenings and Saturdays, 60% for Sundays and Bank holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work and salary sacrifice car schemes
• Wellbeing programs, including mindfulness and reflective practice groups

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience in mental health support
• Ability to deliver sessions on a 1:1 basis or in groups

Salary Details

Annual salary of £21,730 – £23,177, with enhancements for evening, weekend, and bank holiday work.

About the Role

This role involves supporting service users under the care of the CMHT, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The support worker will assist individuals with severe mental health issues, particularly within the Assertive Outreach and Dual Diagnosis pathways. The focus will be on developing independent living skills and supporting recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to service users following care plans
• Assisting with independent living skills
• Supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering care and treatment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Certificate of Sponsorship

GMMH is an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa, and sponsorship is available for this role.

Equal opportunities are a core commitment of GMMH, and they encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.