Healthcare Support Worker - SS | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Bolton seeks Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join their dynamic teams. Responsibilities include supporting qualified staff and maintaining a safe environment for patients in mental health services. Ideal candidates are caring and compassionate individuals committed to high-quality healthcare. Competitive pay enhancements and generous leave entitlements are offered.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to participate in training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist the professionally qualified staff.
• Direct nursing care and maintain a clean environment.
• Undertake administrative duties as required.
• Maintain a recovery-focused attitude towards service users.

Skills

Interest in inpatient care

Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to promoting recovery and well-being

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic teams. Beech Ward (20 bedded male acute psychiatric inpatient service), Oak Ward (22 bedded female acute psychiatric inpatient service), and Maple House (6 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care unit) are located at Royal Bolton Hospital, with vacancies across all three wards. We are committed to high quality services aligned with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust values, and we are looking for keen, dependable, caring and compassionate candidates who are committed to high quality healthcare provision.

Knowledge of inpatient care is desirable but not essential. You will assist and support patients under the guidance of qualified staff to promote recovery and well-being. You will be supported by the team and manager and encouraged to develop your skills within the care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist the professionally qualified staff on the ward/department.
• Direct nursing care and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Undertake administrative and ancillary duties as required.
• Maintain a positive, recovery‑focused attitude towards service users.
• Be flexible to work across sites and across 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with rotation between wards possible.

Qualifications and Skills

• Interest in inpatient care; previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to undertake training as required.
• Commitment to promoting recovery and well-being for adults with mental health needs.

Training and Requirements

• Completion of the Trust 5‑day PMVA training course (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) to equip the ability to identify, prevent and manage aggressive or violent behaviors in the workplace.
• Flexibility to work across site and participate in shift patterns including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

About the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Wigan and beyond, with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services. Greater Manchester is a vibrant region offering diverse opportunities to learn and develop.

Benefits

• Pay enhancements – 30% for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60% 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, and Blue Light Card discounts.

Please note: This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.