Health Care Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is seeking compassionate healthcare assistants to provide care for older adults. This role involves shift work and offers comprehensive training in essential healthcare techniques. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You will assist with daily living activities, observed under the guidance of registered nurses while engaging in supportive teams to enhance patient experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience providing care for older adults is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training for immediate life support and infection control.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients' physical and psychological needs.
• Undertake activities as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Carry out simple nursing procedures as instructed.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Assisting with admission and discharge

Observational skills

Support with social activities

Ability to provide basic nursing care

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

The ward provides 24 hours a day 7 days a week healthcare cover and the position involves shift work comprising a mixture of early, late and night shifts. Long days are also available where requested.

The role involves providing care for predominantly older adults, including personal cares, ensuring nutrition and hydration needs are met, completing supportive observations, taking physical observations, carrying out basic mental health assessments and supporting patients’ mental health at various stages of their admission. It is vital that our patients receive high quality care, ensuring their needs are met and their stay on the ward is a positive experience. We provide full training for all aspects of the role including immediate life support, prevention and management of violence and aggression, moving and handling, record keeping and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients/service users under the direct or indirect supervision of qualified staff.
• Provide care for patients’ physical and psychological needs, taking into account personal preferences and choices to achieve a high standard of patient care. This may include:
• Assisting with admission and discharge of patients
• Washing and dressing practices
• Continence management
• Hydration and nutritional needs
• Support with domestic activities
• Assisting at mealtimes
• Social activities
• Maintaining clinical environment
• Assist the relevant professionals during assessment, treatment or intervention where required, carrying out therapeutic and recreational programs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Carry out simple nursing procedures as instructed at the discretion of Registered Nurses, reporting on and recording findings (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, maintaining fluid balance charts, diet charts, testing urine, weighing patients).
• Observe and provide feedback on current patient status and presentation to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living that they cannot achieve alone, seeking advice from and reporting to Registered Nurses as required.

We employ around 4,000 talented colleagues who are appreciated, valued and respected. We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

We are committed to inclusive cultures and provide a range of benefits. For more information, visit https://workwithrdash.co.uk/. Our Allyship video can be found at https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q.

If you are applying via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship. If you do not already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, RDaSH offers this post with the opportunity to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role, if the role is 30 hours a week or more. Apprenticeships include regular training with a college or training organisation, with around 20% of your working hours spent training or studying, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.