Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Support Time Recovery Worker

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

To implement, maintain and contribute to the delivery of high quality care as planned and directed by health care professionals within the Community Mental Health Team in Doncaster. All care and activity will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust's vision and values.

To provide support and ongoing treatment to an allocated group of service users, assisting and contributing to implementing care plans, programmes of care and therapeutic interventions.

Main duties of the job

  • To be responsible for an allocated a number of service users, assisting and contributing to the planning, implementation and review of care plan

To be able to participate along with service users in a range of meaningful therapeutic activities following clinical specialist assessment such as supportive advice, education and support health promotion and self-care

To support service users to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan. This may include supporting people to access other resources or services when necessary to maximise the most appropriate use of all community resources

To support services users to understand and manage their physical health needs in line with their mental health conditions. This may include the physical health monitoring clinic and helping to signpost service users in accessing local health services

To support clinics and groups as required, including physical health clinics, depot clinics and therapy groups

To have responsibility to safeguard the welfare and safety of other team members during working hours by means of awareness of colleagues, caseloads and undertaking joint work where necessary and following the lone worker policy.

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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0271

Job locations

Tickhill Road Site

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

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

Job description

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ II or equivalent
  • Numerate and literate
  • Problem solving skills
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training

Desirable

  • NVQ III or equivalent
  • Venepuncture training
  • 12 lead ECG training

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Access to transport and ability to travel
  • Basic IT skills

Skills

Essential

  • Motivated / enthusiastic / organised team player
  • Use own initiative and able to work without direct supervision within the framework of service policies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ II or equivalent
  • Numerate and literate
  • Problem solving skills
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training

Desirable

  • NVQ III or equivalent
  • Venepuncture training
  • 12 lead ECG training

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Access to transport and ability to travel
  • Basic IT skills

Skills

Essential

  • Motivated / enthusiastic / organised team player
  • Use own initiative and able to work without direct supervision within the framework of service policies

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

Tickhill Road Site

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Site

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

STR Lead - Team Manager

Pete Long or Emma Sutton

emma.sutton9@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0271

Job locations

Tickhill Road Site

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Supporting documents

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