Job summary
- Main area
- Perinatal Wellbeing Volunteer
- Grade
- Volunteer: Volunteer
- Contract
- Voluntary
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 376-VOL-0151
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Hospital
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- N/A Volunteer
- Closing
- 18/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/11/2026
Employer heading
Perinatal Wellbeing Drop-In Volunteer
Volunteer: Volunteer
Job overview
The purpose of this role is to support the Perinatal Wellbeing Drop-In Sessions. The right candidate will be supported to attend in person drop in on a monthly basis. There may be some practical aspects to the role, such as supporting session preparation (refreshments, crafts etc.) and there may be opportunity to attend more than one drop in across Doncaster.
Main duties of the job
The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:
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Attend appropriate drop-in sessions as agreed with the EPIEW.
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Support with refreshments and session activity where appropriate
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Listen actively and provide encouragement
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Help and assist with setting up the room for drop-in sessions.
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Welcome new group members and help them feel included.
Working for our organisation
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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main 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
essential
Essential criteria
- Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach.
- 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 appropriately and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Gritton
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07814822733
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