Mental Health Support Worker

3 weeks ago


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

You will be providing direct one to one person-centred mental health support and interventions across the general acute wards and the Emergency Department.

You will have the opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge throughout regular supervision with a registered clinician, access to e-learning programmes and in-service face to face training sessions.

When joining the team you will be provided an in-depth induction into Liaison covering all areas of care as well as shadowing clinical staff during your induction period.

This position requires rotational shifts over the 24/7 timeframe.

Prior experience of working within an acute mental health setting (with any age group) is essential and you should have a proven track record of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be working with patients who are experiencing mental health difficulties supporting and encouraging this care group within Wythenshawe Hospital.

You will be providing person-centred care and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health needs working alongside registered practitioners to provide a supportive and compassionate level of care.

Your role will involvecommunicatingwithpatientsand carers within theEmergencyDepartment andgeneral wards toensurethey are informed around the progress of their care and care planning.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 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.

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



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