Volunteer
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B19 1HS
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
As an EIP Volunteer, you will work alongside our clinical and social inclusion teams to support a range of activities that enhance the experiences of ...
To support the delivery of services within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service under the supervision of substantive staff members. The volunteer will assist with social inclusion activities, patient experience feedback, carer engagement activities, therapeutic community-based activities, and the development of resources that support service users and carers.
- Support staff with planned off-site social groups and activities.Assist with preparation and set-up of social inclusion groups.Support Social Inclusion Workers with activities across the four Early Intervention teams.Assist with gathering patient feedback through Friends and Family Test (FFT) collection.Support staff in the delivery of therapeutic activities within community settings.Accompany staff when escorting service users on planned off-site activities.Support the delivery of carers' groups for parents and carers where appropriate and in line with volunteer interests and experience.Assist with the preparation of materials and resources that support service delivery.Contribute to the development and maintenance of welcome packs for new service users.Provide a listening ear to service users and carers within agreed boundaries.Encourage participation and engagement in discussions and activities.Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the volunteer role following discussion with the supervisor
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Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Training or experience relating to mental health
- Experience of volunteering or community involvement
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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