Minibus Escort
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We are currently looking for someone to drive and/or escort on our minibus.
Role Description:
To ensure the health, safety and comfort of our service users during their journey to and from their home to lunch clubs.
Specific duties:
- To supervise the safe transfer of service users.
- To ensure the users are comfortably and securely fastened in their seats, gangways are clear of obstructions and that the driver is not distracted during the journey.
- To provide assistance at the lunch club as required.
- To undertake appropriate training as required.
- To adhere to the policies and procedures of Age Concern New Forest.
- Person Specification:
- A liking and empathy with older people
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- A reasonable level of fitness
- An understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Good time keeping skills
- Trust and reliability
Hours of work - To be arranged and fit in with the lunch club usually 10.30am-2.30pm.
What skills do I need?
- Must enjoy spending time and talking to others
- Empathy for older people
- Good communication skills and understanding of safety issues
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Location:
19 - 20 Marsh Parade
Hythe
Southampton
Hampshire
SO45 6AN
You will be redirected to the Volunteer First website to express your interest.
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