Volunteer Driver - Hospice

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Volunteer Driver to transport patients to appointments and provide support during journeys. The role requires a valid driving license, insurance, and a clean record. The ideal candidate should have strong listening skills, be punctual and reliable, and demonstrate professionalism at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with individuals with mental health and physical health needs while contributing to a dedicated team offering essential services.

Benefits

Mileage and out of pocket expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proof of a clean driving licence, insurance, and MOT is essential.
• Experience in engaging with individuals with mental health needs.
• Adherence to dress code and identification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to appointments.
• Provide reassurance during journeys.
• Report concerns to Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Good listening skills

Ability to follow instructions

Tidy and methodical

Punctual and reliable

Interest in working with people with mental health conditions

Ability to communicate with diverse needs

Team member

Professional behavior

Job description

Volunteer Driver - Hospice

The closing date is 20 February 2026

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

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.
• To behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

About us

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

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Skills, Attitudes and Experience needed

• Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
• 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.
• To behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

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.

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT