Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

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:

  • Part time team member
  • 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:

  • Hybrid working
  • 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:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

376-NLTTAO-0162-A

Job locations

Great Oaks

97A Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX


Job description

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

Job description

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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97A Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97A Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Natasha Jarrett

n.jarrett1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

376-NLTTAO-0162-A

Job locations

Great Oaks

97A Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX


Supporting documents

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