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Support Time and Recovery Worker
An opportunity has arisen to join the Therapy Team at Atherleigh Park Hospital.
An interest in a range of creative, social and physical activities and a passion to share your knowledge and skills with people so they progress their Recovery is essential. There are five wards at the hospital for adults and older persons. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic people to work on our Adult and Older Person wards including our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. It is an established role and the post holders will collaborate in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for service users on wards and in our therapy hub.
The Therapy Team consists of Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Psychologists, Activity coordinators and Therapy Assistants as well as the ward health care teams. The post involves working with the multi-disciplinary team to promote the use of activity on a ward and off the ward in our Therapy Hub area. You will be working a seven day a week rota between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 and provide patient centred, Recovery based activities with the aim of supporting discharge.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner the post holder will plan and coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the services users. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carer's. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. Promote safe practice; Value the aims of service users; Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change; Value social inclusion The post holder will contribute to filling a rota that operates 7 days a week between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00
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About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.
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
30 September 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,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
437-8292923
Job locations
Atherleigh Park Hospital
Atherleigh Way
Leigh, Greater Manchester
WN7 1YN
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.
Staff Benefits
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 / Care certificate or equivalent level of experience within a care environment or role
Desirable
- Health Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Ability to function effectively as a team member.
- Experience of working with service users with mental health problems
- Experience of using activity in a care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Recovery model.
- IT skills for electronic record keeping
- An understanding of the organisation of NHS care. Basic understanding of NHS issues
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Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation & processes eg Mental Health Act; Safeguarding children/ vulnerable adults guidelines
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service user of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
Desirable
- Ability to lead groups
- Creative, active, leisure or living skills that can be used with service users and carers
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff
- Commitment to service development; effective team work; flexible approach to working
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Atherleigh Park Hospital
Atherleigh Way
Leigh, Greater Manchester
WN7 1YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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