Job summary
- Main area
- Volunteer
- Grade
- Volunteer: Volunteer
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (We expect 6 months minimum but can be ongoing)
- Hours
- Part time - 3 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 444-8197687-CORP
- Employer
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wayside House
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- Volunteer
- Closing
- 14/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Admin Support Volunteer
Volunteer: Volunteer
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
Admin Support Volunteer to Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team
Volunteers undertake a variety of roles that enhance services to patients provided by paid staff and assist the NHS in improving and developing services. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is looking to recruit further volunteers to join our dedicated team.
If you are interested in supporting our Children’s SLT team with your organisational skills, people skills and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
CWPT recognises the value that volunteers bring to the organisation through their skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
Our Volunteers need to be…
· Understanding rather than judgemental about a patient’s situation or circumstances
· Respectful of a patient’s individuality, respect different cultural values and work in a non-discriminatory manner
· Able to listen to and communicate with patients, carers and staff
In return we will give you...
· Training and support required in this role
· An opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge
· A reference for your portfolio or CV
· Out of pocket expenses paid in line with the Trust Policy
· Flexibility to do the hours that suit you between from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Mon to Friday. All we ask for is that you commit to at least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.
Working for our organisation
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous experience of working with others in an administrative role is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be given to successful applicants. What’s important is that you possess the qualities outlined in the attached Role Description and can demonstrate CWPT values.
Please ensure your application tells us clearly what appeals to you about this volunteering opportunity, and what it is you can bring to the team.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before applying, please contact volunteer service on 024 7693 2470 or email [email protected]
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Volunteer
- Job title
- Volunteer Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 024 7693 2470
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