Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Community Mental Health Support Worker for Older Adults

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Job summary

We are a busy Community Mental Health Team working with Older Adults in North Manchester. Our client group (over 65 years) either have a functional or an organic diagnosis. We are looking for a part time .Support Worker to join our friendly team . The post is for 22.5 hours a week

The role is varied and interesting and is a valuable part of our service

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team

The post holder will provide support, advice and practical assistance to an allocated group of service users under the direction and supervision of a qualified member of staff. This is to support in delivering a care plan as agreed with the service user and /or their carers where appropriate.

The post holder will report back to the qualified member of staff with any concerns or safeguarding issues.

The role involves providing practical support including wellbeing checks as needed. This will involve travelling across the North Manchester area and seeing people in their own homes.

Participating in Support Worker Duty Rota

Attending daily Zoning meetings

Whilst this post requires no professional registration, experience within mental health is desirable but not essential if the candidate can demonstrate an awareness of issues that can affect older adults with mental health needs

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 addiction 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

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-6320442

Job locations

CMHT Later Life North

11th Floor Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed 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

See attached detailed 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience demonstrated

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3+

Experience

Essential

  • An ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

  • Community based experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of mental health issues

Desirable

  • Later Life experience

Skills

Essential

  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience demonstrated

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3+

Experience

Essential

  • An ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

  • Community based experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of mental health issues

Desirable

  • Later Life experience

Skills

Essential

  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Flexibility

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

CMHT Later Life North

11th Floor Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

CMHT Later Life North

11th Floor Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Kyla Bryson

kyla.bryson@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710277

Details

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-6320442

Job locations

CMHT Later Life North

11th Floor Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ

Manchester

M9 8GQ


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