Senior Support Worker

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Band 3 Support Worker for the Memory Service in Rotherham. The role involves providing high-quality healthcare support to older individuals with mental health difficulties. Responsibilities include assisting with medication reviews, conducting health checks, and fostering independence among patients. The position requires NVQ III or equivalent and offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Clinical supervision

Development planning

Qualifications

• Experience working or caring for older people with mental health problems.
• Understanding of assessment and management of risk within the client group.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Contribute to evidence-based care delivery.
• Maintain accurate records electronically.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ III or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Mental Health Services for Older People offers inpatient and community services to people in the Rotherham area, who present with a range of mental health difficulties. We also offer specialist services such as a Young Onset Dementia Service, Memory Service, Care Home Liaison and Hospital Liaison Service.

We can now offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join our innovative team at the Memory Service. The closing date is 31 October 2025.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-professional team providing high quality healthcare support, assisting in medication reviews and completing physical health checks with clients including ECGs, Blood Pressure readings and phlebotomy. You will be required to travel independently to client's homes across Rotherham. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, clinical supervision, development planning and career planning. Due to the nature of this post, provisionally selected applicants will be asked to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Criminal Records Bureau. Closing date 31/10/25 Interviews will take place on 13/11/2025. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Chrissy Taylor Team Manager - Rotherham Memory Service Tel: [phone].

Main duties of the job

• Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients / service users under the direct / indirect supervision of the qualified staff.
• Contributes to the implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
• To maintain accurate records electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge.
• The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery.
• Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the professional team.
• Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in their plan of care.
• Work in partnership with patients / carers and multi-agency teams to promote health and independence.
• Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required.
• Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.
• Organise and run testing events and in partnership with other agencies.
• To obtain follow up bloods from patients with poor venous access.
• Following Health and Safety regulations, promote where possible a safe environment.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Experience

• Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for older people with mental health problems
• Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within the client group

Knowledge / Skills

• Basic IT skills in the use of a computer

Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent
• Numerate and literate
• Willingness to undertake relevant training

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.

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata