Job overview

An exciting opportunity has come available for a Volunteer Driver to transport staff and patients to and from appointments in the surrounding area of Doncaster.

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

• Provide transport for people wishing to get to appointments, This may be to access health appointments, to participate in an activity or to assist in-patients with home leave.

• Offer reassurance and engage in conversation as appropriate during the journeys

• Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager.

Please note: Mileage and out of pocket expenses will be covered, proof of a clean driving licence, insurance and MOT is essential for this role. 

Main duties of the job

·         Able to follow instructions

·         Tidy and methodical

·         To be punctual and reliable

·         Interest in working with people with mental health conditions and/or dementia, and/or physical health needs

·         Ability to communicate with a range of people with diverse needs

·         To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must wear your ID badge at all times.

·         Be able to work as a member of a team.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q