Volunteer Driver

Volunteer Driver

The closing date is 06 May 2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a Volunteer Driver to transport patients to and from groups and appointments.

The volunteer will work within the following tasks:

• Provide transport for people wishing to get to appointments and groups. 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.

Mileage and out of pocket expenses will be covered. Proof of a clean driving licence, insurance and MOT is essential.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Person Specification

• Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach.
• 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.

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 name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT