A vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
You will work alongside senior staff and be supported to deliver person‑centred care in accordance with support plans and agreed activities. Diamond Activity & Therapeutic Services is part of the larger Learning Disability Service in Doncaster and works closely with the staff in our community learning disability teams.
You must have demonstrable and current experience of working in Therapeutic Day Services, supporting adults with learning disabilities.
If you do not already have a Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent experience, RDaSH is offering this post alongside the opportunity to complete a Level 2/3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Main duties of the job
* The Senior Therapy Assistant will contribute to the assessment, implementation, and delivery of care within a multi‑professional team.
* Will demonstrate responsibility to clients, relatives, and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence‑based practice.
* Will support the qualified multi‑professional team and contribute to the implementation of health and social care programmes primarily within a client setting.
* Will coordinate the work of the Band 2 Support Workers in regard to group activities, 1:1 activities and adherence to therapeutic care plans.
* Several of our service users are wheelchair users and require the use of hoists and push wheelchairs.
* Personal information of service users must always be treated with the strictest confidence; any requests to disclose information must be relayed to senior staff.
* Where required use basic Makaton with service users and escort them on site when necessary.
The position is advertised until Thursday 23 April 2026. The role is subject to standard application procedures and subject to early closure if a high number of applications are received.
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