Community Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job description

Community Support Worker - Apprenticeship OpportunityThe closing date is 27 May 2026

To contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high quality individualised patient care within a professional team. To demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence based practice and to the health and social care programmes. To contribute to the clinical governance of the service.

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 jobThis generic job description outlines the primary role and responsibilities of a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker. It is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time as the needs of the service change. As this contains core functions of the role, it is important to note that some service areas may have additional skill requirements which are subject to competency‐based assessments.

Job responsibilitiesBefore 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 SpecificationQualifications

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

Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others

Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting

Previous experience of working as part of a team

Previous experience of supervision of staff

Knowledge

Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Skills/Abilities

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 CheckThis 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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English