Inpatient Activity Support Volunteer | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health foundation in Doncaster is seeking volunteers for activity support roles in a new High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit. The role involves engaging with patients experiencing mental health difficulties or dementia. Volunteers will need to be flexible, professional, and committed to treating all individuals with respect. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care and support in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with patients with mental health difficulties or dementia.
• Flexibility in approach to meet patient preferences.
• Professional behavior at all times.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals currently in hospital.
• Tailor approach based on patient capabilities.
• Work effectively as a team member.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for 5 volunteer activity support roles within a new High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit, Phoenix Ward, based at Tickhill Road Hospital in Doncaster.

Responsibilities

• Engage with activities with a range of people currently in hospital for acute mental health difficulties or dementia.
• Tailor your approach to work with patients at their level of functioning and be flexible to adapt if patient preference changes.
• Converse with and engage with a wide variety of individuals, including patients with mental health difficulties or dementia, the people around them and staff members.
• Follow instructions.
• Tidy and methodical.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Adhere to the dress code for the area in which you volunteer and wear your ID badge at all times to aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors.
• Be able to work as a member of a team.
• Behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy.

About the employer

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4,000 talented colleagues who are valued and respected. We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we strive to attract and select the right colleagues 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/

Benefits and working for RDaSH

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the benefits we offer visit the website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation; view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Terms and further information

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Application notes

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.