Inpatient Activity Support Volunteer
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Inpatient Activity Support Volunteer
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for volunteer activity support role within the Acute Mental Health Unit based at Tickhill Road Hospital in Doncaster.
Sometimes it's the simple things that make a real difference, a friendly conversation, a game of something, getting creative, enjoying music, or encouraging someone to join in when they are having a difficult day.
We are looking for friendly, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring more meaningful and enjoyable activities onto our adult mental health wards in Doncaster.
Main duties of the job
Volunteers might be expected to engage with the following:
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.
Ability to 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.
Able to follow instructions
Tidy and methodical
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
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:
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
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience N/A Volunteer
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
376-VOL-0152
Job locations
Doncaster HDRU
Tickhill Road Hospital
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
United Kingdom
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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to 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
- Able to follow instructions
- Tidy and methodical
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
- Be a good listener
Skills
Essential
- Ability to 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
- Able to follow instructions
- Tidy and methodical
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
- Be a good listener
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
Doncaster HDRU
Tickhill Road Hospital
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Doncaster HDRU
Tickhill Road Hospital
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Paula Thompson
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience N/A Volunteer
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
376-VOL-0152
Job locations
Doncaster HDRU
Tickhill Road Hospital
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
United Kingdom
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