Perinatal Engagement and Participation Worker in Rotherham with Sponsorship: Shape Better Care, Apply Now

Location
Rotherham, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
They are a forward-thinking NHS trust with a clear mission to tackle inequalities and improve lives across their communities. Their perinatal mental health services put families at the heart of everything they do, building connections, reducing barriers, and listening closely to lived experiences. By joining them, you’ll help turn voices into action and ensure that no one is left behind in receiving the support they need.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth: Learn and develop in a supportive NHS setting
• Supportive team: Work alongside dedicated colleagues who value collaboration
• Impactful work: Help shape services that directly improve family wellbeing
• Flexibility: Adjust working hours to support community engagement events
• NHS pension: Secure and generous pension scheme

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4+ or equivalent, or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Community Development or similar
• Experience of engaging with patients, carers, public groups, or communities
• Strong background in building partnerships and working with diverse stakeholders
• Confident using digital and social media to reach communities
• Excellent communication skills, able to adapt to sensitive or complex situations

Salary Details

The salary for this role is 27,485 to 30,162 per year, aligned with NHS pay scales and experience.

About the Role

This role centres on supporting perinatal mental health services through meaningful engagement and participation. By working closely with families, carers, and community groups, you’ll make sure their voices are heard in shaping services. You’ll create opportunities for involvement, build trust with diverse communities, and help break down barriers to accessing care.

You’ll plan and deliver engagement events, focus groups, and feedback sessions, using learning to improve outcomes for parents and babies. Whether it’s supporting service improvements or developing new ways to connect with underrepresented groups, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on family wellbeing in Rotherham.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engagement with patients, carers, and public networks so their views shape perinatal services
• Build meaningful relationships with diverse communities, ensuring representation across all groups
• Liaise with equality and diversity leads to create inclusive opportunities for involvement
• Facilitate feedback using Care Opinion and other outcome measures to drive service improvement
• Plan and coordinate meetings, events, and focus groups that allow families and carers to be heard
• Analyse data and feedback to inform proposals that enhance perinatal care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued. All applications are welcomed and considered fairly.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Rotherham, United Kingdom
• Contact: Recruitment team

How To Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference for families in Rotherham, don’t wait. Apply today and step into a role where your work truly matters.