Volunteer Driver | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Volunteer Driver to transport patients to their appointments. Candidates should have a clean driving license and be reliable, engaging with patients during trips. This role offers mileage reimbursement and opportunities to work with the local community in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage and out-of-pocket expenses covered

Opportunity to work in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proof of a clean driving license, insurance, and MOT essential.
• Interest in working with people with mental health conditions and/or dementia.
• Adhere to the dress code and wear ID badge at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for people wishing to get to appointments.
• Offer reassurance and engage in conversation during journeys.
• Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Communication with diverse needs

Punctuality and reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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

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

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

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025