Job summary
The Early Intervention Team (EIT) for Trafford are looking for a Support, Time and Recovery Worker to work across the Trafford Borough, supporting individuals aged 14 - 35 years old, who have experienced a First Episode of Psychosis, and their families. The role is to provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users who are open to the EIT service with the purpose of helping to promote recovery, social inclusion and supporting them to develop skills to enable them to function in their community environment.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users who are open to the EIT service with the purpose of helping to promote recovery, social inclusion and supporting them to develop skills to enable them to function in their community environment.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Details
- Date posted: 24 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 437-7976844-B
- Job locations: Crossgate House, Cross Street,, Sale, M33 7FT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
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 low-level psychological interventions and how these can be used as part of an MDT approach to support an individual (e.g. Graded Exposure)
- Understanding and experience of implementing confidentiality in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of physical health matters
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting individuals receiving mental health care within a relevant setting to the advertised role.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working autonomously within a healthcare setting and managing own tasks accordingly
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with psychosis and their families
- Lived experience of psychosis or caring for a loved one who has experienced psychosis.
Education/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of experience within a mental health care setting relevant to the advertised role
Desirable
- Care Certificate
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and feedback risk.
- Ability to function effectively as a team member.
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This advert is for STR worker with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Crossgate House, Cross Street,, Sale, M33 7FT, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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