Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Activity Support Volunteer - Great Oaks

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Job summary

We are pleased to offer ward activity support volunteer opportunities at Great Oaks Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Scunthorpe.

Great Oaks is a specialist unit for people with mental health conditions or dementia. We also care for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.

We are looking for empathic and motivated volunteers to support the ward activity functions of the teams. If you have an interest or skill which will bring enjoyment to patients we care for, then please apply.

We would encourage anyone interested to contact Emily Drury at e.drury@nhs.net, Please note CV's will not be accepted, to apply please submit your application via TRAC jobs.

Main duties of the job

Volunteer duties will include:

Engaging with activities with a range of people currently in hospital for either acute mental health difficulties or Dementia.

Be able to tailor their approach to work with the patients at their level of functioning.

To be flexible in their delivery and adapt if patient preference changes.

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.

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

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

376-VOL-080-A

Job locations

Great Oaks

Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire

DN16 2JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
  • To be punctual and reliable.
  • To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must wear your ID badge at all times.
  • Be able to work as a member of a team.
  • To behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
  • To be punctual and reliable.
  • To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must wear your ID badge at all times.
  • Be able to work as a member of a team.
  • To behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire

DN16 2JX


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire

DN16 2JX


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Emily Drury

e.drury@nhs.net

03000216013

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

376-VOL-080-A

Job locations

Great Oaks

Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire

DN16 2JX


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