Forensic Care Assistant: Learning Disability & Mental Health

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Doncaster is seeking an integrated team member to support service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues. This role offers a Level 3 apprenticeship, providing essential training while you assist in delivering holistic care. Responsibilities include participatory care planning, ensuring safety and dignity for service users, and supporting other staff as needed. The position values inclusivity and offers a supportive workplace culture. The closing date for applications is December 10, 2025.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Training opportunities

Valued employee experience

Qualifications

• Experience in working with learning disabilities or within forensic settings is advantageous.
• Must maintain respect for service user's choices and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Uphold principles of Positive Behaviour Support in patient care.
• Participate in care plans and treatment programs under qualified staff direction.
• Protect service users from any form of abuse and report it.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Working with service users

Reporting and documentation

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A health organization in Doncaster is seeking an integrated team member to support service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues. This role offers a Level 3 apprenticeship, providing essential training while you assist in delivering holistic care. Responsibilities include participatory care planning, ensuring safety and dignity for service users, and supporting other staff as needed. The position values inclusivity and offers a supportive workplace culture. The closing date for applications is December 10, 2025.