Mental Health Support Worker

7 months ago

Rochdale, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will participate in the running and development of the GM SMI Physical Health Team, sitting alongside the treatment support team, focussing on patients who have been identified as having a Severe Mental Illness (SMI), supporting them to access an annual primary care physical health screen, reducing barriers and helping patients who cannot access services directly, and offering a level of outreach work for patient interventions. The post holder will also be providing physical health monitoring and escalating the information to be reviewed by senior practitioners.

The post-holder will provide support, for patients on the GP held SMI register.

Their register includes patients who are, and patients who are not under the direct care of PennineCare.

The post holder will work across primary and secondary care settings, promoting continuity of care and effective communication. You will participate in the on-going development of the service and in the education programmes of nursing students and other disciplines.

To provide annual physical health checks as part of the Severe Mental Health (SMI) physical health function which operates across primary and secondary services.

Treatment Support Team (TST) manage the treatment of patients in the community. There are various pathways for service users under the Treatment Support Team.

The aim of the Treatment support team is to offer and provide an efficient, high-quality service and standard of treatment and care for patients in the community, adhering to NICE guidelines, underpinned by policies and procedures under Pennine Care Foundation Trust.

**Severe Mental Illness team, (SMI)**: This team sits alongside Treatment Support and offers support to GP’s to help engage clients with an SMI to complete their annual physical health check

Clinical
- To support and implement care that meets the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patient, being sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability.
- To support the delivering of care, to address the health and wellbeing needs of patients, within the scope of the Greater Manchester SMI Physical Health project, and as directed from relevant professionals, following appropriate training on smoking, healthy eating and

exercise.
- To refer onto expert services in the community where a need has been identified
- To support the day to day functioning of health/treatment Clinics with support and guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.
- To monitor the effects & side effects of medication, with guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists. To be able to identify and respond to concerns appropriately.
- To undertake venepuncture after relevant training and ongoing guidance.
- To undertake physical health checks, and respond to & report concerns appropriately.

(No moving and handling required).
- To support the safe storage of medical equipment within the clinical setting, in line with Trust Policy.
- To monitor stock levels in clinic and report low stock to the team.
- To contribute to the provision of a safe clinical environment and to adopt a nonjudgemental approach with patients based on respect and dignity.
- To provide health promotion to patients, understanding the relationship between mental health and physical health. To be able to enhance a patients overall wellbeing, and promote parity of esteem.
- To support multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to information sharing & clinical decisions regarding patients
- To support patients whose health and wellbeing is at risk, acting upon and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide support to enable patients’ to engage in meeting their health needs. This will include arranging initial appointments and attending with the service user if required, contacting them by phone and enlisting other services to support
- To work within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times. This requires awareness of local child and adult safeguarding protocols, relevant mental health legislation and the Care Programme Approach.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the impact of poor physical health on a patient’s mental health, and support their carers/family to be able to promote their wellbeing.
- To have the ability to identify limitations and to be able to seek assistance and guidance from senior staff as necessary.
- To assist patients to access healthy activities and ensure the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients and carers.
- To recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies.
- To attend and participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to multi-professional team discussions.
- To develop and demonstrate skills in the supervision process, both for personal benefit and in supporting junior staff and students.

  • Support Worker

    12 hours ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Action Together Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Support Worker - Mental Health to join our team at Action Together. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering effective support to children and young people who have experienced a mental health crisis.The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work...

  • Mental Health Peer Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Rochdale and District Mind Full time

    **30 hours per week** **£22,452.77 per annum pro rata** **Position open until filled** The Mental Health Peer Support Worker will use lived experience and knowledge, acquired through their own experiences of mental health issues and care services, to give people facing similar challenges the right level of support and respect. The Peer Support Worker will...

  • Mental Health Peer Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Rochdale and District Mind Full time

    **30 hours per week** **£22,452.77 per annum pro rata** **Position open until filled** The Mental Health Peer Support Worker will use lived experience and knowledge, acquired through their own experiences of mental health issues and care services, to give people facing similar challenges the right level of support and respect. The Peer Support Worker will...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    **Job Title and Grade**: Mental Health Care Support Worker Band 2 **Location/Trust**: Greater Manchester **Pay Rates:  **£10.91 -£22.34 inc. Holiday Pay **Care Support Nursing with flexibility and variety, the choice is yours** If you’re looking to enhance your skillset, gain more experience or simply increase your earnings, working flexibly...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Rochdale Borough Council Full time

    We are seeking an exceptional Mental Health Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team at Rochdale Borough Council. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check for child workforce.Our competitive salary range is £28,000 - £38,000 per annum, which includes a comprehensive package of benefits, including life insurance,...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    21 hours ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    **Job Title and Grade**: Mental Health Care Support Worker Band 2 **Location/Trust**: Greater Manchester **Pay Rates**:£9.57-£19.58 plus Holiday Pay **Care Support Nursing Days Only** If you’re looking to enhance your skillset, gain more experience or simply increase your earnings, working flexibly through NHS Professionals could be your...

  • Mental Health Care Support Worker

    20 hours ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    **Job Title and Grade**: Mental Health Care Support Worker Band 2 **Location/Trust**: Greater Manchester **Pay Rates**:£9.57-£19.58 plus Holiday Pay **Care Support Nursing Days Only** If you're looking to enhance your skillset, gain more experience or simply increase your earnings, working flexibly through NHS Professionals could be your solution. Our...

  • Mental Health Intervention Worker

    1 week ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Action Together Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mental Health Intervention Worker, working closely with young people and their families in the Rochdale Borough area.As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering emotional health and wellbeing support to children and young people in various settings,...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

    Clinical To support and implement care that meets the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patient, being sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. To support the delivering of care, to address the health and wellbeing needs of patients, within the scope of the Greater Manchester SMI Physical...

  • Senior Mental Health Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mental Health Social Worker to join our team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality social care services to individuals with mental health needs.">Job Summary: As a Senior Mental Health...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Lifeway's Group Full time

    About UsLifeways Group is a leading provider of specialist support and recovery services for individuals with enduring mental health needs. Our team of dedicated professionals work tirelessly to help our clients transition from institutional environments back into their own homes within the community.Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Belmont Recruitment Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Specialist to work within our Community Mental Health Team in the Pennine area.The successful candidate will manage a caseload of clients, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.This is a Band 6 role, offering flexible hours from Monday to Friday, with a six-month contract...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker (Female Only Service) Location: Rochdale Job Type: Permanent Salary: £14.57/ph Hours: 36 hours per week About Us: We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality support services to individuals in the North-West. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    20 hours ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Lifeways SIL Full time

    **If you are looking for a part time role with a career pathway in Care with development and further training then we want to hear from you.** **Lifeways SIL are a forward thinking, innovative organisation who are leading the way in supporting the NHS & local councils in driving change. Our goal is to bring innovation to drive improved outcomes for people...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled mental health professional to join our team as a Learning Disabilities Practitioner-Children. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career progression and development.As a key member of our Home Treatment Team, you will work closely with patients and their...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    10 hours ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at the NHS, providing intensive home treatment to service users in their own homes and community settings.">Job SummaryThis is a challenging yet rewarding role for an experienced professional who can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality...

  • Mental Health Crisis Specialist

    6 days ago

    Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Crisis Specialist to join our team in Rochdale, providing intensive home treatment for individuals with acute mental health problems or psychological distress. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering support to patients and their families using evidence-based principles.The...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Belmont Recruitment Full time

    Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Registered Mental Health Nurses and Registered Social Workers for contract roles across the Pennine area (Rochdale, Middleton, Oldham, Southport, Bury), to work within a Community Mental Health Team. The post will include you working as part of a MDT, working with a caseload of clients, and also...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    2 months ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Registered Mental Health Nurses and Registered Social Workers for contract roles across the Pennine area (Rochdale, Middleton, Oldham, Southport, Bury), to work within a Community Mental Health Team. The post will include you working as part of a MDT, working with a caseload of clients, and also...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Rochdale, United Kingdom Belmont Recruitment Full time

    Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Registered Mental Health Nurses and Registered Social Workers for contract roles across the Pennine area (Rochdale, Middleton, Oldham, Southport, Bury), to work within Community Mental Health Teams. The post will include you working as part of a MDT, working with a caseload of clients, and also carrying...