Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Band 3 Support Worker

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Job summary

Do you want to be part of an exciting and dynamic team?

At the Chapman Barker Unit, we are looking for 4 x Band 3 Support Workers who are passionate about nursing and helping others into recovery!

You will be part of the Addictions Service and will have opportunities to network with other specialist services on the Prestwich Site.

The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern, including nights and weekend work.

Main duties of the job

To promote Recovery around addictions. To support patients during their inpatient detox by monitoring withdrawals and escalate any concerns as appropriate.

To assist with the implementation and delivery of individual care plans, undertaking delegated clinical care duties, under the direction of registered staff.

To work as a member of the team with the support and supervision of a registered nurse and in line with the policies and procedures agreed by the Trust.

Support patients to maintain their interests, identity, appearance, emotional and physical well-being whilst receiving various forms of care, observing and reporting any changes to the nurse in charge. Promote and support patients/clients' rights, beliefs and choices whilst on the ward/department, taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.

To provide personal care to patients in accordance with their individualised care plan in a respectful manner, showing proper regard to their right to privacy and dignity.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-5686159

Job locations

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Site

Bury new road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working towards level 3 qualification

Experience

Essential

  • experience in field of substance misuse

Desirable

  • awareness of substance misuse

Experience

Essential

  • experience in a mental healthcare setting

Desirable

  • experience in a healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working towards level 3 qualification

Experience

Essential

  • experience in field of substance misuse

Desirable

  • awareness of substance misuse

Experience

Essential

  • experience in a mental healthcare setting

Desirable

  • experience in a healthcare setting

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

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Site

Bury new road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Site

Bury new road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Mary Abberton

mary.abberton@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613582090

Details

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-5686159

Job locations

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Site

Bury new road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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