Jewish Care
Volunteer Care Bus Driver
Jewish Care voluntary Care Bus Driver role is to drive Jewish Care members to and from our Sandringham Stanmore resource any day Monday through to Thursday. Typically weekdays 9am-11am and then 2pm-5pm (shift options can be flexible)
You'll be driving and engaging with members, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the bus, doing basic road safety checks and assisting passengers on and off the Care Bus
What difference you will make
Our care buses are a lifeline to our clients, residents and members and enable us to transport people from one place to another. This can be to and from their home to our centres, taking groups on outings, community events, activities. The role itself includes internal and external full specialist training in partnership with accredited specialist training organisations. All volunteer drivers are accompanied by a members of Jewish Care staff at all times when driving clients.
What additional skills or experience you should have
MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate or willingness to undertake it (this will be arranged by Jewish Care)
Full clean driving license including manual transmission
For insurance purposes you must be over 22 years old with at least 3 years driving experience
Experience of working or volunteering with older and/or disabled people.
Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others
A strong understanding and of issues that affect people in later life
Reliability, consistency and dependability
Good conversational and listening skills with a clear speaking voice
Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude
What training we will provide for you
Specialist internal and external training will be given
Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures
Provide Induction Training: Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR
Provide on the job induction
Essential training required for the role (MIDAS training)
A medical may be required (paid for by Jewish Care)
What you will get out of volunteering for us
As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends
Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support
Be part of a great team and make new friends
Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment
Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Sandringham
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers aged 22 or over
Hours per session:
Between 4 and 6 hours
Availability:
On-going
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