Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Support Worker - Safer Staffing

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to become a healthcare support worker at the Moorside Unit in Trafford. We have 5 wards, a male acute, a female acute, a male PICU and two later life wards.

The post holder will responsible for implementing programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff. The post holder will also participate in ward service development.

THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE WORKING OVER 7 DAYS VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS

Main duties of the job

To implement individual programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff

To assist in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.

To assist with the maintenance of effective communication systems with client, carers and other members of the multi-agency team.

To work within agreed standards, policies and procedures.

To participate in ward and service development.

To undertake any other duties associated with the post, as required.

To participate in internal rotation.

To participate in PMVA as required.

To report immediately any complaints, incidents and other untoward occurrences to the senior trained nurse without delay

To be efficient in the use of all supplies issued to the ward and highlight deficiencies to the nurse in charge.

To participate in appropriate identified training events.

To assist in the maintenance of effective systems of communication within the ward, receiving and reporting any changes, however minor affecting patient care or running of the ward, to the nurse in charge.

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

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7339534

Job locations

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL


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

Skills

Essential

  • See attach candidate brief

Experience

Essential

  • See attach candidate brief
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • See attach candidate brief

Experience

Essential

  • See attach candidate brief

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

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Nzwanai Huhuyana

nzwanai.huhuyana@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7339534

Job locations

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL


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