Job summary
You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.
This role is subject to a additional recruitment and retention premia of £1542 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior support worker to join a vibrant mental health inreach team within Health and Justice based at HMP Manchester. The post holder will work within the MHIT and will be an integral part of the wider clinical MDT.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an established service within the Health & Justice directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will be supported with the security checking procedure (Counter Terrorism Clearance) to enable you to work in a High Secure Environment. It is essential that throughout your employment that you are compliant at all times with the necessary renewal checks every 5 years.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess physiological observations, including blood monitoring and ECG's, 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, whilst in a custodial setting. 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 over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Please see attached job description and person specification
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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:
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised competency based level 3 NVQ in relevant subject area or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a mental health setting
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a prison setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Venepuncture/ ECG trained
- Understanding of physical health needs for MH service users in custodial settings
- Skills in physical health 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 within a mental health setting
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a prison setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Venepuncture/ ECG trained
- Understanding of physical health needs for MH service users in custodial settings
- Skills in physical health 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.
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.
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).
