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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Support Time and Recovery Worker

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

As part of investment within community services, Manchester EIS have additional funding to expand, creating an exciting time to join the service. Opportunities have arisen for dynamic and compassionate Support Time and Recovery Workers (STR) to work within our South Manchester Early Intervention Team.

As an STR, you will work directly with service users and their carers to support and empower them to engage in their recovery/maintain independence. You will establish therapeutic relationships to address goals to help service users access a range of resources and services to connect with the local community. A particular focus will be on delivering mental and physical health interventions alongside the Occupational Therapist and in tandem with the Physical Health Pathway.

Main duties of the job

  • To establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with service users and their carers.
  • To establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues within the Early Intervention Team.
  • To work under the direct supervision of Registered Social Workers, Registered OT's and Registered Nurses.
  • Develop plans to support recovery based on individual need.
  • To contribute to MDT meetings.
  • To promote and encourage independence and engagement within the local community.
  • To support the duty function of the team, by calling or visiting people already under our care, and supporting with some clinical tasks, such as supporting the team manager with allocations

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DETAILS.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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

18 March 2026

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

437-7834119

Job locations

Chorlton House

70 Manchester road

Chorlton

M219UN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Early Intervention Service Offer

Desirable

  • Understanding of working with adults who are experiencing psychosis

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with/supporting individuals with mental health difficulties
  • Good communication skills and an empathic approach

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a community mental health setting or equivalent
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Early Intervention Service Offer

Desirable

  • Understanding of working with adults who are experiencing psychosis

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with/supporting individuals with mental health difficulties
  • Good communication skills and an empathic approach

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a community mental health setting or equivalent

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorlton House

70 Manchester road

Chorlton

M219UN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorlton House

70 Manchester road

Chorlton

M219UN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Matthew Roberts

Matthew.Roberts@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710296

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

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

437-7834119

Job locations

Chorlton House

70 Manchester road

Chorlton

M219UN


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