Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
Flexible working opportunities to support your work / life balance
Access to Continued Professional Development
Involvement in improvement and research activities
Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
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GwefanOak/Aspen WardCyfeiriadRoyal Oldham HospitalTrefOldhamCod postOL1 2JHMajor / Minor RegionManceinion
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ContractGwirfoddolOriauArall - One morning or afternoon per week, any day Monday to Friday
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GraddUnpaid volunteer role
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Prif leoliadVolunteering
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We are looking for a friendly, and enthusiastic person to help develop and run activity groups within Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services in Parklands House.This is a impactful volunteering role on our adult mental health wards at Royal Oldham Hospital.
If you want to gain experience, improve your job prospects, or just want to give some of your time to help others, this volunteering role could be for you!
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The role is intended to enhance the experience of those people using our inpatient services by supporting and encouraging our service users to take part in group activities.
What the role involves:
- Encouraging and supporting our service users to participate in a range of therapeutic and social activities.
- Support the therapy team to plan and deliver activities on the weekly timetable.
- Provide assistance to the Therapy Team to ensure that activity resources are used and stored appropriately.
DBS Level for this role is
The knowledge, skills and attributes required for the role:
- Good communication skills.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Ability to effectively engage with service users, carers and staff
What we hope you gain from the role
- Our thanks and appreciation
- New skills and knowledge
- Satisfaction from helping others
Please note
We offer opportunities in other services for people aged 16 and 17, please contact the volunteer service to discuss these roles.
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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work.
We want our volunteers to reflect the diversity of the people we support, and we encourage and welcome applications from people across all our communities.
Volunteer Recruitment
Applying to become a volunteer may seem a little daunting for some people however, the volunteer service is here to guide and support you through the process.
Please be aware that due to the robust process, recruitment can sometimes take a few weeks.
Throughout the process you will have informal meetings with us and the service where you will be volunteering. In addition to this we will require you to:
- Complete an identity (ID) check
- Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service* (DBS) check,
- Complete an Occupational health assessment
- Give details for two references
- Complete relevant training.
*Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
DBS checks for volunteers are free and the level of check is dependent on the role you are undertaking.
We encourage applicants to join the DBS Update Service which is also free www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
We look forward to you joining us and making a difference.
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Essential criteria
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience or Knowledge of Mental Health
- Good communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to effectively engage with service users, carers and staff
Dogfennau
- Role Outline (, 67.4)DOCXKB
- Recruitment Process 2025 (, 504.6)PDFKB
- Volunteer Handbook 2025 (, 880.3)PDFKB
- Policy Statement on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (, 117.0)PDFKB
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
If you have any questions prior to applying for this role, please contact the Volunteer Service by emailing [email protected] or ring 0161 716 3365
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