Volunteer Driver

Volunteer Driver

Posted for Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Posted by Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service

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You will be redirected to the Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service website to express your interest.

This volunteer role is to provide ad-hoc transport to life-limited children and families, and bereaved families to either of our hospices in Hampton and Guildford or occasionally other venues where care is being provided in the community. This is so our families can access our outstanding care services, including counselling, therapies, events and our hospice facilities where otherwise they would not be able to due to lack of available transport.

To transport SSCH families, in one of our vehicles, in a safe and appropriate manner at agreed times.

To provide a warm and welcoming greeting to families so they feel comfortable.

To ensure that passengers are secure in the vehicle as per legal requirements.

To adhere to all SSCH policies including Safeguarding, Lone working and Professional Boundaries

To communicate in a timely manner any concerns relating to the families.

To attend all mandatory training for the role including updates when required.

To inform SSCH immediately if there are any changes to your health or medical circumstances.

What skills do I need?

Aged 21 or above with a full driver’s licence and a minimum of 3 years driving experience.

Own a smart phone which will be required for navigation and making any necessary calls.

Friendly and reliable.

Flexibility and understanding that plans may change at the last minute.

Excellent communication skills.

Able to work confidently within boundaries, adhering to SSCH confidentiality policy.

We will undertake a Full enhanced DBS for this role .