Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Volunteer Driver

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Job summary

Volunteer Driver Advert

We're looking for someone who is friendly, caring, and compassionate to join us as volunteer car driver to provide transport for our patients to and from their appointments.

Join our ever-growing volunteer network and make a difference! You'll be supporting new patients whomay be travelling to their appointment for the first time or assisting patients with pre-planned appointments.

Anyone can become a volunteer driver, but you must:

  • Be physically fit
  • Be aged between 18-70
  • Have a current full driving licence
  • Have access to a clean, road-worthy car with a minimum of four doors and front and rear seat belts
  • Have fully comprehensive car insurance
  • Have a valid road tax and MOTfor the vehicle to be used
  • Attend an interview, where we can check all the above information and proof of identify.

Main duties of the job

  • Keep a record of mileage incurred.
  • Make sure that all passengers wear seatbelts (in both front & rear seats).
  • Inform Volunteer Transport Supervisor as soon as possible if you have an accident, or if someone becomes ill/is injured in the vehicle.
  • Obtain information from the Volunteer Transport Supervisor regarding the names, address, and any accompanying passengers.
  • Transporting the service users to the required destination at the agreed time.
  • Warmly greeting the passengers and make them feel welcome and comfortable.
  • Before driving off, ensure that the passengers are comfortable and secure in the vehicle.
  • To report any matter of concern to the Volunteer Transport Supervisor.
  • To maintain confidentiality regarding information relating to service users and staff.

About us

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

At CWPT we put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and volunteers as much as they care for others. We also have an extensive wellbeing package to support our volunteers and staff members.

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. If you're committed to making a positive difference and would like to play an integral role in ensuring our patients get the care they need, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

444-5448401-BL

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

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.

Volunteers do not need to pay for the DBS.

As a volunteer, the mileage payment

The HMRC mileage allowance rate for the 2022/2023 tax year remains at 45p for the first 10000 miles for business purposes and 25p for each business mile after the threshold of 10000 miles.

Please ensure your application tells us clearly what appeals to you about this volunteering opportunity and what it is you can bring to the team.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before applying, please get in touch with Veronica Cuciula at 07958212407 or email volunteer.drivers@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

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.

Volunteers do not need to pay for the DBS.

As a volunteer, the mileage payment

The HMRC mileage allowance rate for the 2022/2023 tax year remains at 45p for the first 10000 miles for business purposes and 25p for each business mile after the threshold of 10000 miles.

Please ensure your application tells us clearly what appeals to you about this volunteering opportunity and what it is you can bring to the team.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before applying, please get in touch with Veronica Cuciula at 07958212407 or email volunteer.drivers@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Has a full UK driving licence and has an independent means of transport
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Has a full UK driving licence and has an independent means of transport

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 details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Volunteer Transport Supervisor

Veronica Cuciula

volunteer.drivers@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

07958212407

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

444-5448401-BL

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Supporting documents

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