Community Mental Health Assertive Outreach Support Worker
Job summary
Prescott House Community Mental Health Team are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our successful, friendly and supportive team.
We are a committed integrated service that strives to provide quality recovery based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties within the Salford area.
We are looking for a motivated individual who is flexible, creative, committed and able to adapt positively to change. You need to be organised, able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
Whilst this post requires no professional registration, experience within mental health is essential. The post holder's professional development will be supported by the service through regular supervision and training opportunities. Staff well being is at the heart of our CMHT and staff will be supported by peers and engage with team building events ,reflective practice groups, training and acupuncture.
Regular clinical supervision and training opportunities will be provided to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the CMHT, working directly with service users under the care of the CMHT, as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team which provides care, treatment and support to people with a functional mental illness.
The post holder will provide support to those service users in line with the clinical pathways within the CMHT - namely Assertive Outreach and Dual Diagnosis pathway, as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure. The role also involves short term periods of care to assist service users to develop independent living skills.
The post holder will provide support, advice and practical assistance to an allocated group of service users under the direction and supervision of a qualified member of the staff team, following a care plan agreed with the service user to facilitate goal planning, achievement and recovery.
The post holder will support carers of service users and will provide a carers clinic where they will undertake carers assessments.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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.
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
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7167902
Job locations
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Job description
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 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
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 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
- Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
- NVQ or other in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working in a supporting role in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a variety of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Understanding of psychosocial interventions
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal communication with service users, carers and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
- NVQ or other in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working in a supporting role in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a variety of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Understanding of psychosocial interventions
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal communication with service users, carers and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
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).
Additional informationDisclosure 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 NHSFT
Address
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Employer's website
Salary range
- £24,625 - £25,674 per year