Support Worker

1 week ago


Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Wigan Talking Therapies are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our successful, friendly and supportive team.


We are a committed integrated step 2 and 3 talking therapy service that strives to provide support for individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties.

You will need to be an individual who is flexible, creative, committed and able to adapt positively to change. Can be organised, able to prioritise and works well under pressure.

Whilst this post requires no professional registration, experience within mental health is essential. The post holder's professional development will be supported by the service through regular supervision and training opportunities.

Staff wellbeing is at the heart of our team and staff can attend regular CPD groups, away days and various support groups set up in the service.


The post holder will be a key member of the Talking Therapies team working directly with clinicians to support service users with their treatment plans.


The post holder will provide support to clinicians in running wellbeing courses in our step 2 team whilst playing a key role in servicing group appointments.


You will be key to promoting the service by liaising with external services and increasing the awareness of Talking Therapies within the community.


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.


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

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