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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Equipment Audit and Admin Volunteer

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

Purpose of volunteering role: To support theOlder Adults Occupational Therapy teamwithequipment auditing/admin tasks.

This is a voluntary role which is unpaid.

Black Country Healthcare is a major provider of NHS mental health services for more than a million people across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton:

Adult and older adult mental health services

  • Specialist learning disabilities services
  • Mental health services for children and young people
  • Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley

We're proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, and that many of our staff have won awards for their work.

Main duties of the job

Examples of howyou can help us:

  • The volunteer role will primarily involve supporting the Occupational Therapy Team with equipment audits and ensuring items are fit for purpose. This will include assisting with the written documentation thataccompaniesthese checks.

  • There may also be opportunities to support a range of administrative tasks, such as preparing group materials, helping to streamline service processes, and taking notes during meetings.These examples are not exhaustive.

  • We are looking for volunteers who are reliable, motivated, and keen to make a positive difference within a supportive team environment.

  • To provide consistency and stability for the people we work with, we ask thatvolunteers can support forsix months.

  • Must be able to travel toDorothyPattison'sHospital - reimbursement of travel expenses will be offered.

  • We are looking for a volunteer who can support on a Monday or Thursday, for around half a day, weekly.

About us

How we can support you:

  • Training and Induction.
  • One to one support meetings.
  • We can provide a reference for future employment.
  • Travel expenses will be paid.
  • Further training opportunities.
  • Support you to learn new skills and gain experience.
  • Create a plan together to meet your volunteering goals

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Voluntary (unpaid)

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

285-9665-CORP

Job locations

Dorothy Pattison's Hospital

Walsall

WS2 9XH


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for volunteers who have these qualities:

  • Reliability: support on a regular volunteer schedule to provide consistency
  • Live in the Black Country, within a reasonable travel distance to site.
  • Volunteers must be over 18
  • Can travel to site

  • Friendly and welcoming good communication skills, able to speak with clients and staff and build rapport.

  • Able to follow confidentiality policy and professional boundaries to keep themselves and patients safe.

  • Enthusiasm and desire to help improve experiences of patients and improve wellbeing.

  • Computer skills able to use email, databases and other software

Our Trust Values:

Caring

We care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help.

Enabling

We enable ourselves and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Working Together

We work together in partnership, being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do.

Integrity

We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

Were committed to building a workforce and culture that reflects our varied population and to create a culture of belonging. We always engage and involve when making key decisions, regardless of role or level. For example, we have worked closely with staff, patients, community groups and other key partners, in putting together our clinical strategy.

Due to the nature of our work some volunteering roles may be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for volunteers who have these qualities:

  • Reliability: support on a regular volunteer schedule to provide consistency
  • Live in the Black Country, within a reasonable travel distance to site.
  • Volunteers must be over 18
  • Can travel to site

  • Friendly and welcoming good communication skills, able to speak with clients and staff and build rapport.

  • Able to follow confidentiality policy and professional boundaries to keep themselves and patients safe.

  • Enthusiasm and desire to help improve experiences of patients and improve wellbeing.

  • Computer skills able to use email, databases and other software

Our Trust Values:

Caring

We care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help.

Enabling

We enable ourselves and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Working Together

We work together in partnership, being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do.

Integrity

We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

Were committed to building a workforce and culture that reflects our varied population and to create a culture of belonging. We always engage and involve when making key decisions, regardless of role or level. For example, we have worked closely with staff, patients, community groups and other key partners, in putting together our clinical strategy.

Due to the nature of our work some volunteering roles may be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

Person Specification

values

Essential

  • Can display trust values
  • Live within the Black Country, within a reasonable travel distance to our sites
  • Over 18 years old
  • Relevant skills and experience

Desirable

  • Passion for mental health services
Person Specification

values

Essential

  • Can display trust values
  • Live within the Black Country, within a reasonable travel distance to our sites
  • Over 18 years old
  • Relevant skills and experience

Desirable

  • Passion for mental health services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison's Hospital

Walsall

WS2 9XH


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison's Hospital

Walsall

WS2 9XH


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Volunteer Coordinator

Ruby-Jane Jarvis

Ruby-jane.jarvis@nhs.net

07423687464

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Voluntary (unpaid)

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

285-9665-CORP

Job locations

Dorothy Pattison's Hospital

Walsall

WS2 9XH


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