Family Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job summary

To support and enhance the professional care of patients within the service by delivering a range of delegated clinical health duties and therapeutic support for young people & their families under the supervision of a qualified professional member of the team.

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].

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

• Provide and receive information from patients, patient's representatives andimmediate team colleagues. Exchanges factual information to patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy. Overcome barriers to understanding that may be a result of mental illness.
• Undertake procedures and practices that will require a base level oftheoretical knowledge. Knowledge of health and related procedures, clinical observations, Mental Health act.
• Conduct and design group therapy sessions to cater for the patient group, in a sensitive manner
• Assess patient's condition through basic test results, assessemotional health of patients, and respond accordingly
• Support patients using equipment where narrow margins exist for error, accuracy is important and use of them requires training/practice.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf