Activity Support Volunteer - Great Oaks | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	05 September 2025
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 October 2025
Location:	North Lincolnshire, DN16 2JX
Company:	Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7463166/376-VOL-080-A

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.

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.

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

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


This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025

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