Job Description

***Do you have a passion within CAMHS Services? ****
We are advertising for a Senior Support Worker to work on our medium secure male unit.
The successful post holder will work predominately on Gardener Unit but there may times when they may need to support other wards within inpatient CAMHS.
We are passionate about our staff and the care which we provide to our young people.
Development and training opportunities are available within our service including IAPT Training and Care Certificate Training.
Main duties of the job
Our Support Workers are active members of the ward team who deliver effective care and treatment to service users whilst playing an integral role within the multi-disciplinary team and are key players in service development for the specific client group and participate in specialist training and research opportunities.
We require dynamic individuals with a genuine interest and positive attitude who wish to pursue a challenging career in CAMHS nursing. We offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development via, appraisal personal development plans and training.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7,000 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.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7531125
Job locations
Prestwich
Juction 17, Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% 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
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
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Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% 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
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Able to communicate and engage with Service Users

Desirable

• Experience in goal setting / recovery

Experience
Essential

• Worked in Mental Health Settings /CAMHS
• Additional qualifications / skills relevant to role.

Skills
Essential

• Understand the nature of mental health conditions and how this can impact on function and recovery

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Able to communicate and engage with Service Users

Desirable

• Experience in goal setting / recovery

Experience
Essential

• Worked in Mental Health Settings /CAMHS
• Additional qualifications / skills relevant to role.

Skills
Essential

• Understand the nature of mental health conditions and how this can impact on function and recovery

Skills Required