Support Worker

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see detailed job description and person specification for full details. In summary:Contribute to and support the multi disciplinary team to provide a high quality service that takes account of service users' individual needs.Contribute to ensuring a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained for service users, carers, visitors and staff. Communicate effectively and sensitively with service users according to their age, understanding, language and ability.Promote and engage in therapeutic activity on the ward, under direction of the nursing team and the Occupational Therapist.Provide practical support to service users in developing and managing their dignity and independence. Contribute to and support service users' rights, beliefs and choices taking into account issues of diversity and cultural need.Understand and follow delegated duties in relation to individual service user's care. Support qualified staff and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual's care plans.Assist in the delivery of direct patient care under the direction and supervision of the appropriately qualified staff.Undertake nursing observations in line with the Safe and Supportive Observation of Patients at Risk Policy.Contribute to the planning and implementation of appropriate activities and tasks for service users.Assist service users to develop and maintain personal hygiene and appearance and cleanliness in their environment, providing directpersonal care where appropriate, whilst promoting their independence and choice.Assist and where appropriate, accompany service users in taking up recreational and leisure activities, following a risk assessment being undertaken by a registered nurse.• Required to undertake identified escort duties within and outside the mental health unit boundaries as delegated by a registered nurse following a risk assessment being undertaken by a registered nurse.Encourage service users to select an appropriate diet and fluids to meet their nutritional requirements. Assist service users in eating and drinking as identified in their care plan.Assist service users to maintain and improve their mobility.Assist in moving and handling service users where necessary, utilising Trust approved manual handling techniques.Develop a rapport with service users based on trust and respect within appropriate professional boundaries. Ensure that all observations and changes to service users' mental or physical health and well being are reported to their immediate supervisor.Contribute to the recording of clinical information / interventions, via the immediate supervisor.Provide written accounts of events / incidents under the guidance of qualified staff.Undertake duties within own level of competence as requested by the qualified staff.Contribute to ensuring that the ward environment is clean and tidy.Contribute to ensuring that bedrooms are thoroughly cleaned on admission and discharge.Staff benefitsPay Enhancements:BandSaturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6amAll time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)1Time plus 47%Time plus 94%2Time plus 41%Time plus 83%3Time plus 35%Time plus 69%4 - 9Time plus 30%Time plus 60%27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsfuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person specificationQualifications Essential criteria Recognised competency based level 3 qualification Desirable criteria Care certificateExperience Essential criteria Ability to successfully complete the trusts PMVA training Desirable criteria Experience of working with people with mental health problemsExperience of working with people with emotional distressPersonal experience of emotional stress or mental health servicesImportant Information about working for GMMH:All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org 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. SponsorshipWe 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 here.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.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. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information. **Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received** Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Band 3 Support Worker Job Description and Person Spec (PDF, 288.4KB) Important Candidate information (PDF, 178.0KB) Guidance on the pre-employment checks procedure (DOC, 35.5KB) DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 111.7KB) Foundation Trust Membership (PDF, 85.3KB) Salary On Appointment Guidelines (DOC, 65.5KB) Trust Values (PDF, 149.6KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 368.4KB)