Support Worker Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time physical health support worker to join a vibrant Early Intervention Service on a permanent contract..
The team covers the South and Central area of Manchester and operates from Chorlton House.
The Support Worker 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 Support Worker will assess physiological observations and promote healthy lifestyles for our service users. The Support Worker will assist in enabling service users to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems, promoting recovery in order to return to everyday living. The Support Worker will also assist care co-coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.
Support Worker Main duties
The Support Worker will work alongside the Early Intervention Service in South and Central Manchester under the supervision of the 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. The post holder will assist in enabling service users to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems, promoting recovery in order to return to everyday living. They will also assist care co-coordinators in working across boundaries of care to plan, implement and evaluate care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
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