ROLE DETAILS
Role Title: / Volunteer Driver
Reference Number: / VD-TT-01
Reporting To: / Janet Bilton
Department/Service: / Treetops
Location: / 94 Victoria Gdns,
Highwoods,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO4 9YE
PURPOSE OF ROLE
Transport service users, carers and staff members around the community using one of the service’s own fleet vehicles.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Driving
- Transport the passengers safely and efficiently between the two designated locations.
- Assist passengers in and out of the premises and vehicles with appropriate support and guidance from staff.
- Assist passengers with pieces of equipment, wheelchairs and belongings, ensuring safety and security at all times.
- Passenger Wellbeing & Safety
- Drive in a safe manner within legal speed limits with due regards to emotional needs of passengers.
- Treat all passengers with courtesy and respect.
- Report any problems or concerns to a member of staff in a timely manner.
- Scheduling
- It is advantageous to Livability to have advanced notice of driver availability, so that activities, appointments and outings can be planned. As such, the ability to provide the staff with details of availability for 3 weeks in advance is helpful.
- Inform staff as quickly as possible if you are not able to attend a driving appointment so that it can be rearranged with minimal disruption to passengers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills: /
- Ability to communicate clearly with passengers, and to be able to listen carefully to their requirements.
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions related to journey arrangements and passenger information from staff.
Qualities: /
- Generally in good health, with an ongoing level of fitness allowing you to continue driving.
- Able to physically assist passengers and any equipment in and out of vehicles and premises.
- Empathetic, outgoing and a good communicator.
Additional Requirements: /
- Valid and current full Category B, C and/orD UK driving license, held for at least two years.
- A declaration of any medical conditions that may affect your ability to drive now or in the future.
DBS (Formerly CRB) Check: /
- Please note that a DBS check WILL be required for this role.
TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
Training & Development: /
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults training and MIDAS training will be provided. Manual Handling training will also be provided if you are required to lift wheelchairs.
Benefits: /
- Opportunities for training and development will be made available if they would enhance your ability to undertake the role.
- Volunteers will be reimbursed for expenses as outlined in Livability’s volunteer policy.
- Have a real impact on the lives of Livability’s service users by helping to complement the service we offer to them.
DURATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
Being able to offer your services regularly for half or a full day on a weekly or fortnightly basis would make a huge difference to the ability of the residents to get out and about whilst simultaneously taking some of the pressure off staff.
CONTACT
For more information about this role, please contact: / Patrick Kidd
Volunteering Manager
Tel: 0207 452 2129 | Mob: 07872 007480 | Email:
REGISTERED OFFICE OF LIVABILITY
Livability
50 Scrutton Street
London EC2A 4XQ / Tel: 0207452 2000
Fax: 0207452 2001
/ Registered charity no: 1116530
Registered in England number: 5967087
Livability is a company limited by
Guarantee.
Date Created: / 05/12/2014 / Date Modified: / 28/01/2015