Senior Support Worker- Apprenticeship Opportunity

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

Overview

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. To work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting service used (who have a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability, history of offending behaviours, and who may experience additional mental health problems), delivering holistic care and support as part of the Forensic Pathway under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Apprenticeship Opportunity

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the principles of Positive Behaviour Support in all aspects of patient care.
• Participate in delivery of care plans, treatment programmes and training for service users under the direction of qualified staff.
• Protect service users from any form of abuse (physical, psychological, financial, sexual or intimidation). Report suspected abuse to the appropriate senior staff.
• Support service users at reviews, appointments or meetings.
• Assist in promoting a healthy lifestyle, hygiene routines and general appearance while respecting the service user’s choices and beliefs, promoting dignity, respect and privacy where necessary.
• Report any untoward occurrences to the appropriate person.
• Support other staff members with day-to-day duties within your level of competence, providing appropriate training, instructions or skills.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject. Experience in working with learning disability, mental health or forensic settings is advantageous.

Benefits

RDaSH employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are appreciated, valued and respected. We provide a wide portfolio of services including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organization.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.