Senior Support Worker

Job summary

The Mental Health Services for Older People offers inpatient and community services to people in the Rotherham area, who present with a range of mental health difficulties. We also offer specialist services such as a Young Onset Dementia Service, Memory Service, Care Home Liaison and Hospital Liaison Service.

We can now offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join our innovative team at the Memory Service

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-professional team providing high quality healthcare support, assisting in medication reviews and completing physical health checks with clients including ECGs, Blood Pressure readings and phlebotomy.

You will be required to travel independently to client's homes across Rotherham.

The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, clinical supervision, development planning and career planning. Due to the nature of this post, provisionally selected applicants will be asked to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Criminal Records Bureau

Closing date 31/10/25 Interviews will take place on 13/11/2025

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Chrissy Taylor Team Manager - Rotherham Memory Service Tel: 03000215100

Main duties of the job

Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients / service users under the direct /In-direct supervision of the qualified staff.

Contributes to the implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.

To maintain accurate records electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge.

The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery

Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the-professional team.

Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in their plan of care

Work in partnership with patients/carers and multi-agency teams to promote Health and independence

Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required

Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.

Organise and run testing events and in partnership with other agencies

To obtain follow up bloods from patients with poor venous access

Following Health and Safety regulations, promote where possible a safe Environment

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