Description
We are seeking a Volunteer Car Driver to join our team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. As a Volunteer Car Driver, you will be responsible for transporting patients to various appointments and therapy groups, ensuring punctuality and providing a high level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport patients to and from their appointments
- Help patients into and out of your car
- Report any accidents or incidents to the Voluntary Services Manager immediately
- Keep a record of mileage, patient details, and jobs carried out for expenses
- Behave in a professional manner at all times
- Communicate effectively with patients, particularly those with hearing and sight loss
Requirements:
- Hold a clean driving license
- Live within the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich
- Be over 25 years of age
- Excellent communication skills
- Caring and patient nature
- Ability to commit to regular hours of volunteering for a minimum of 6 months
- Availability to attend training as required
What We Offer:
- Reimbursement for travel expenses within the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich
- Opportunity to claim for lunch or other subsistence costs (maximum of £5 per day) if volunteering exceeds 4 hours in a day
- Support and supervision sessions (minimum of 1 session every 3 months)
Equal Opportunities:
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.