Physical Health Support Worker for Older Adults
7 months ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physical Health Support Worker to join our busy and friendly team.
The Later Life Team supports Adults over the age of 65 years who have secondary mental health needs, both organic and functional as well as carrying out Memory Assessments.
We cover the North Manchester area and support people living in their own homes, sheltered/Extra Care Housing or in care homes.
We are looking for someone who is committed to the health needs of Older Adults and whilst this post does not require professional registration, experience of mental health is essential.
The post holder's professional development will be supported by the service through regular supervision and training opportunities
The post holder will complete physiological assessments of our service users.
Supporting the Memory Treatment pathway by undertaking relevant observations
Assessing service users holistically and completing Physical Health Assessments. These visits will take place in service users’ homes
Be an active and contributing member of the Community Mental Health Team and feedback to MDT as needed
Participate in Support Worker Duty Rota The postholder will provide information on health promotion which may include smoking cessation, alcohol use, dietary needs appropriate to our client group
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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