Physical Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Eine aufregende Gelegenheit für einen Teilzeit-Physical Health Support Worker in Manchester! In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie ein dynamisches Team, das sich auf die frühzeitige Intervention konzentriert. Sie werden für die Durchführung von Gesundheitschecks und die Förderung gesunder Lebensweisen verantwortlich sein, während Sie eng mit Fachleuten zusammenarbeiten, um die Genesung von Dienstnutzern zu unterstützen. Diese Position bietet nicht nur eine bedeutende berufliche Herausforderung, sondern auch attraktive Vergünstigungen wie zusätzliche Urlaubstage und Gehaltsverbesserungen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gesundheitsversorgung haben und Teil eines engagierten Teams werden möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie!

Benefits

27 Tage Jahresurlaub plus Feiertage

Fahrrad-Leasing-Programm

Gehaltsopfer-Auto-Programm

Zuschläge für Abend- und Wochenendarbeit

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der psychischen Gesundheitsversorgung und in der Gemeinschaft.
• Kompetenz in der Durchführung physischer Gesundheitschecks.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung physiologischer Bewertungen wie Blutdruck und BMI.
• Zusammenarbeit mit dem Team für eine ganzheitliche Betreuung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Venepunktur

Engagement mit Dienstnutzern

Verständnis von Gesundheitsförderung

Durchführung von Gesundheitsbeobachtungen

Education

Level 3 NVQ oder gleichwertige Erfahrung

Job description

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Physical Health Support Worker, Manchester

Client: Greater Manchester Mental Health

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 5226414e391d

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Overview

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 areas of Manchester and operates from Chorlton House.

The post holder will work alongside the Early Intervention Team, under the supervision of the Physical Health Lead and Team Manager. Responsibilities include undertaking physical health checks, clinics, and general health and wellbeing assessments. The role involves assessing physiological observations, promoting healthy lifestyles, and assisting service users in accessing support to recover from mental and physical health issues, aiming to promote recovery and facilitate return to daily living. The post also includes supporting care co-coordinators in planning, implementing, and evaluating care within care pathways as part of the stepped care model.

Main Duties

• Conduct physiological assessments such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, and venepuncture for blood tests.
• Assess service users holistically, including lifestyles such as exercise, diet, smoking, alcohol, and drug use; provide advice and signposting.
• Work alongside the physical health nurse during clinics and community visits, participating in team activities.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach.
• Contribute to the CPA process by liaising with care coordinators for needs assessments and reviews.
• Enjoy pay enhancements: 30% additional for evenings (after 8 pm) and Saturdays; 60% additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice car scheme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised competency-based Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Experience working in a mental health care setting.
• Experience in a community setting.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good organisational skills and flexibility.
• Venepuncture trained.
• Ability to engage service users effectively.
• Understanding of health promotion and physical health needs in mental health services.
• Skills in performing physical health observations.

Applicants with direct experience of mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse services—either as a service user or carer—are encouraged to apply. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and values diversity and inclusion, actively removing barriers for under-represented groups such as BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities.

For informal discussions or additional support regarding the recruitment process, please contact us. Sponsorship is available for eligible roles meeting the salary criteria, with most health and care jobs requiring a minimum salary of £23,300, and some roles requiring £38,700 or higher depending on circumstances.

Experience Outside the NHS

We welcome and consider relevant experience outside the NHS for salary calculation and role suitability, aiming to attract diverse skills to deliver inclusive healthcare services.