Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen for a Band 6 fixed term contract within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Service. The post holder will undertake a key worker role, alongside an assessment and formulation role within the team.The Neighbourhood Mental Health Service will enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team will be multidisciplinary and will also include third sector organizations. The areas that this team will cover is the whole of the Wigan Borough.

Main duties of the job
You will need to have experience of triaging and signposting referrals as well as being able to liaise with multitude of agencies and professionals. Experience and knowledge of community services and third sector organizations in Wigan will be beneficial for this role.

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: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-8098741
Job locations: Hindley Town Hall, Hindley Town Hall, Ist Floor, Wigan, WN2 3AX

Job description
Job responsibilities: See Job description & Service spec
The service operates between 9 5 Monday Friday excluding bank holidays.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified mental health professional
• Professional Registration

Desirable

• Further training/qualifications in mental health

Professional Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a qualified practitioner
• Experience working with own case load
• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding & managing risk

Desirable

• Experience working in the community
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions
• Understanding of trauma informed care

Mentorship
Essential

• Mentorship Qualification

Desirable

• Experience mentoring students

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hindley Town Hall, Hindley Town Hall, Ist Floor, Wigan, WN2 3AX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Team Manager
Sue Higgins
Susan.Higgins@gmmh.nhs.uk
01942764429