Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Integrated Care System; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scunthorpe seeks a motivated Support Time Recovery Worker for a full-time apprenticeship role. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients' recovery in the community, guided by care plans. Candidates should have interest in patient care and effective communication skills. This role provides training opportunities leading to a Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Access to regular supervision

Opportunities for internal and external training

Focus on staff health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is advantageous.
• Understanding confidentiality is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate service users and their families.
• Follow care plans established by the Multi Disciplinary Team.
• Provide patient care packages as agreed.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Basic IT skills

Education

English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in a related subject

NVQ Level 3 in related subject or willingness for Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 28 August 2025

We are looking for a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Support Time Recovery Worker to join our Care Home Liaison Team visiting patients in the community to support with their recovery, aiming to treat people in the least restrictive way at home.

The Support Time Recovery Worker will follow a plan of care as agreed by the Multi Disciplinary Team, providing relevant packages of care to the patient.

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 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a:

• An enthusiastic and resourceful person who can work in a multi-disciplinary team, independently and with initiative
• Ability to use your skills to support and motivate your service-users and their families
• Someone who has a basic understanding of mental illness

We can offer you:

• Access to regular supervision and ongoing training
• Internal and external training opportunities
• A focus on compassionate leadership with health and wellbeing of staff a priority
• The opportunity to develop your supervisory and managerial skills where relevant
• The opportunity to contribute to the education of students
• Excellent team working with supportive, friendly and remarkable colleagues

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

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
• NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
• NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

• Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others
• oPrevious experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
• oPrevious experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

• Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills/ Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
• Able to support and reassure patients / carers in distress
• Basic IT skills

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working