Volunteer Car Driver

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Volunteer Car Driver to assist in transporting elderly patients to appointments. Candidates should be patient and possess excellent communication skills. A clean driving license and being over 25 are essential for this role. This position offers an opportunity to support vulnerable individuals while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Volunteer Experience

Opportunity to support vulnerable individuals

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 with a clean driving license.
• Experience working with elderly individuals is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate confidently with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from their appointments.
• Maintain records of mileage and patient details.
• Behave professionally at all times.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Clean Driving License

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Volunteer car drivers need to be competent drivers, be very patient and have a caring nature.

Working with elderly mentally ill patients is not essential but would be and advantage.

• Transport patients to and from their appointment
• Keep a record of mileage, patients details & jobs carried out, to submit regularly for expense
• Behaving at all times in a professional manner
• Be confident when communicating with an older person who may have specific difficulties, such as hearing and sight loss

Person specification

communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent Communication Skills

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Be over 25 with a clean driving licence

Skills

Essential criteria

• Be flexible, tolerant to change and patient

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Volunteer Car Driver (PDF, 368.4KB)
• Volunteer Car Driver (PDF, 24.7KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)