Job overview
We have an opportunity on Priester's Unit for Health Care Support Worker who is passionate about caring for female of working age suffering from complex mental health issues.
We are keen to promote high quality services to the service users within in our Inpatient Wards and fully embrace the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust values within our ethos. As such, we are looking for keen, dependable, caring and compassionate candidate, who is committed to high quality healthcare provision. Knowledge of working in PICU environment alongside experience in inpatient mental health settings is desirable. You will be expected to assist and support the patients under the guidance of qualified staff in order to promote wellbeing, physical health needs and support through to discharge. You will be supported by the team and manager and encouraged to develop your skills within the care environment.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have an NVQ level 3 in health and social care, a diploma in health and social care diploma or relevant experience to apply for this role. The post holder will be a member of a ward team and will provide support and assistance to the professionally qualified staff on the ward/department. Responsibilities will include direct nursing care, clerical, cleaning and ancillary duties.
As a valued member of the team we can offer you:
1. Training to make sure we keep you and others safe at work
2. Ongoing training and development to expand your skills and knowledge
3. Clinical supervision
4. An annual appraisal
5. A personal development plan
6. Ongoing support from members of your team
7. Opportunities for career development
We deliver a 24 hour/7 day service and post holders will be required to rotate between day and night shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
8. Pay Enhancements
9. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
10. Excellent pension
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Salary sacrifice car scheme
13. Wellbeing programme
14. fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
Qualification/Experience
Essential criteria
15. NVQ level 3 in care of equivalent or experience within delivering care setting.
Desirable criteria
16. Inpatient experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
17. Knowledge of Mental Health
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of working with Mental Health
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.