Physical Health Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Physical Health Support Worker to join our vibrant Early Intervention Service on a permanent contract.

The team covers the South and Central area of Manchester and operates from Chorlton House.

The post holder will work alongside the Early Intervention Team, covering the South and Central area of Manchester, under the supervision of the Physical Health Lead and Team Manager, undertaking physical health checks, physical health clinics, and general health and wellbeing assessments.

The post holder will assess physiological observations and promote healthy lifestyles for our service users, enabling them to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems.

The post holder will also assist care coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement, and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will work alongside the Early Intervention Service in South and Central Manchester, undertaking physical health checks, physical health clinics, and general health and wellbeing assessments.

The post holder will assess physiological observations and promote healthy lifestyles for our service users, enabling them to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems.

The post holder will also assist care coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement, and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.

Working for Our Organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
  • The post holder will participate in the physiological assessment of our service users, taking and recording their blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, and venepuncture for required blood tests.
  • Assessing service users holistically, assessing lifestyles, exercise, and activities, eating and drinking, smoking, alcohol, and drug use, and giving advice on healthy lifestyles and signposting our service users to other services.
  • The post holder will work alongside the physical health nurse in clinics and community visits but will participate in team working.
  • The post holder will work with other team members to ensure the team operates a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach.
  • The post holder will contribute to the CPA process, liaising with care coordinators in view of contributing towards CPA needs and reviews.
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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Recognised competency-based level 3 NVQ in a relevant subject area or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Experience of working in a mental health care setting.
  • Experience working in a community setting.
  • Experience of MDT working.

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly.
  • Venepuncture trained.

Desirable Criteria

  • Understanding of how to engage service users.
  • Understanding of health promotion.
  • Understanding of physical health needs for mental health service users.
  • Skills in physical health care observations.

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