Support Worker - Higher Level

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the Therapy team working within the MSK & Orthopaedic Outpatient Teams at The Rotherham Foundation Trust. Our team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Support workers and Assistant Practitioners. The post involves working across our sites (The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Rotherham Community Health Centre and The Park Rehabilitation Centre).

Your patient caseload would comprise of MSK (patients that have been referred by their GP) or Orthopaedic (patients that have been referred by an Orthopaedic Consultant)

The work pattern is Monday Friday with one late night evening until 8pm.37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The patients that you will treat/rehabilitate will have been initially assessed by an MSK or Orthopaedic Physiotherapist and then passed to you to continue with their care. These patients may either be seen on a 1:1 basis or as part of an exercise group/class. Experience of working within exercise/group settings would be advantageous.

We have a strong commitment to supervision, appraisal and staff training.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-076

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English.
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Desirable

Care certificate

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the role of the support worker in rehabilitation / management of patients in speciality.
Understanding of confidentiality.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care.
Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent.
Experience of working within a multi-professional team.

Desirable

Experience of exercise/rehab roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English.
Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)

Desirable

Care certificate

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the role of the support worker in rehabilitation / management of patients in speciality.
Understanding of confidentiality.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care.
Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent.
Experience of working within a multi-professional team.

Desirable

Experience of exercise/rehab roles.

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.