Perinatal Engagement and Participation Worker

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust located in Doncaster seeks a dedicated individual to support the equality and inclusion agenda within their perinatal mental health services. The ideal candidate will engage with families and stakeholders to improve access and feedback mechanisms. This role requires strong communication skills and a background in health or community services. The environment is flexible with the potential for varied working hours based on activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of engaging with patients, carers, members of the public, and communities.
• Insight into issues impacting access to mental health services in the perinatal period.
• Experience of working with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist mothers and families engaged with perinatal services.
• Develop relationships with local community stakeholders.
• Provide patient feedback to assist in service development.

Skills

Engaging with patients

Building relationships with stakeholders

Digital and social media experience

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths Grade 4 and above or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 23 October 2025

RDaSH Promise 8: Research, create and deliver five impactful changes to inequalities faced by our population in accessing and benefitting from our autism, learning disability and mental health services as part of our wider drive to tackle inequality (the RDaSH 5).

The post holder will be responsible for delivering, developing and supporting the equality and inclusion agenda as part of the Trust Perinatal mental health services. This will include a key role in supporting and developing mechanisms for service users, families and carers to influence and have a say in development of the services.

The main hours of working will be flexible between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, dependent on engagement events that are taking place, there will be occasions when the post holder will be required to adjust their working hours so that they can support the event.

Main duties

• To support and assist in the involvement of mothers and birthing parents to be, and their families/carers, who are engaged in services delivered by the Perinatal mental health services, supporting the Trust's Patient and Public Engagement and Experience Strategyand Promise 8.
• To develop relationships with stakeholders in the local community to reach, identify and engage with individuals and diverse groups to develop tailored ways of improving access to perinatal services.
• To consolidate and develop information received from patient feedback and provide this in a way that will assist management in the development of a patient and carer informed service.
• To engage with local service users and carer groups working across Rotherham and Doncaster.

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 dedicated to the development of our 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 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:

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

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

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths Grade 4 and above or equivalent Or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Community Development or equivalent

Experience

• Broad experience of engaging with patients, carers, members of the public and communities
• Experience of working with partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of digital and social media platforms

Knowledge

• Insight into the issues which may impact on accessing mental health services within the perinatal period

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT