Support Worker - Safer Staffing

NHS; Trafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Trafford is seeking a healthcare support worker to implement care programs for clients under the supervision of nursing staff. The role involves maintaining a therapeutic environment and participating in service development. Candidates should be prepared to work various shifts over 7 days. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

30% pay enhancement for evenings and Saturdays

60% pay enhancement for Sundays and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Implement programs of care under supervision of registered nursing staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
• Participate in training events and service development.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual programs of care for clients.
• Maintain effective communication systems with clients and team.
• Report complaints and incidents to the senior nurse.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to become a healthcare support worker at the Moorside Unit in Trafford. We have 5 wards, a male acute, a female acute, a male PICU and two later life wards.

The post holder will responsible for implementing programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff. The post holder will also participate in ward service development.

THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE WORKING OVER 7 DAYS VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS

Main duties of the job

To implement individual programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff

To assist in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.

To assist with the maintenance of effective communication systems with client, carers and other members of the multi-agency team.

To work within agreed standards, policies and procedures.

To participate in ward and service development.

To undertake any other duties associated with the post, as required.

To participate in internal rotation.

To participate in PMVA as required.

To report immediately any complaints, incidents and other untoward occurrences to the senior trained nurse without delay

To be efficient in the use of all supplies issued to the ward and highlight deficiencies to the nurse in charge.

To participate in appropriate identified training events.

To assist in the maintenance of effective systems of communication within the ward, receiving and reporting any changes, however minor affecting patient care or running of the ward, to the nurse in charge.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills

• See attach candidate brief

Experience

• See attach candidate brief

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata