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Job summary
We are looking for support workers to work on the Lowry Unit Low secure hospital. There will be times when staff are required to work across the Riverside Hospital site
The post holder will provide support and assistance to other members of the team. The post holder will provide routine care and support to people experiencing mental health problems, under the direction of the registered nurse and under the supervision of an identified member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will promote therapeutic activity on the ward, under direction of the nursing team and the Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the job
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 18 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 437-8153551
- Job locations: Prestwich hospital, BURY NEW ROAD, Manchester, M25 3BL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits:
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holiday
- 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
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Mental Health Rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to successfully complete the trusts PMVA training
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working with people with emotional distress
- Personal experience of emotional stress or mental health services
Qualifications
Essential
- Must demonstrate the ability to make written entries in care plans
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Prestwich hospital, BURY NEW ROAD, Manchester, M25 3BL, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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