Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Adult Mental Health Ward Volunteer

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to add value to Osprey Adult Mental Health Inpatient ward in Rotherham.

Here at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing volunteering opportunities for people who are passionate about giving back to their local community. As a volunteer, we require your positive energy, skills, and commitment to help us to enhance the experience for our patients, visitors and staff.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to make a unique and valuable contribution to our Trust by carrying out various tasks which support staff in their clinical duties or offer additional help and activities for service users.

In offering your time in volunteering you will be given all out of pocket expenses and support will be offered if needed. If you think you could offer at least four hours per week, please consider giving your time to help our patients.

Not only do our volunteers share their time and expertise to make a difference, in turn, our volunteers have opportunities to meet new people and become part of a team, gain experience, learn new skills and gain satisfaction from knowing they are making a difference to the work of the ward.

Wherever they are and in whichever role they choose to offer their help, both the Trust and those who use our services are extremely grateful for the time that volunteers give.

Main duties of the job

Our volunteers can choose from a range of activities that reflect their own particular skills and interests, such as helping out on the ward with social or recreational activities, or helping in our gardens.

To carry out various tasks which support staff in their clinical duties or offer additional help and activities for service users.

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

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience N/A Volunteer

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

376-VOL-0120

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road, Swallownest

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake mandatory training as identified by the Trust.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion
  • Show patience and understanding
  • Be polite, friendly and courteous
  • Act in ways that support equality and diversity
  • Have good communication and listening skills
  • Be presentable, reliable and punctual
  • Work well in a team
  • Understand the need for confidentiality
  • Uphold Trust core values and policies

Values

Essential

  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Caring and safe
  • Empowering and supportive of staff
  • Open and transparent
  • Progressive
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake mandatory training as identified by the Trust.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion
  • Show patience and understanding
  • Be polite, friendly and courteous
  • Act in ways that support equality and diversity
  • Have good communication and listening skills
  • Be presentable, reliable and punctual
  • Work well in a team
  • Understand the need for confidentiality
  • Uphold Trust core values and policies

Values

Essential

  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Caring and safe
  • Empowering and supportive of staff
  • Open and transparent
  • Progressive

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

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road, Swallownest

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road, Swallownest

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Louise Drabble

louise.drabble@nhs.net

0300015650

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience N/A Volunteer

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

376-VOL-0120

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road, Swallownest

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Supporting documents

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