Str Worker

Irwell Ward is a 6 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at the Moorside Unit in Trafford (In-Patient Services). We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated STR Worker.

You will work within the Therapy team on the Moorside Unit, supported by Occupational Therapist, based within the ward Clinical Team.

You will support the clinical team to provide individual and group activities, based on interests and building skills, to the patient group on Irwell. The STR role also requires active involvement in planning and implementing interventions aimed at reducing restrictive practice and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.

The post holder will need to have an interest and positive attitude to working within mental health settings. The post holder should be prepared to pro-actively contribute to the therapy and ward environment, as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team.

To work directly with service users to provideSupport, and giveTime to engage them in theirRecovery and promote health and well being in line with their care plan, under the direction of the Line Manager/Senior Practitioner on duty.

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