At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive amazing people to appointments and fun places in your community.
- Company: Dimensions, a supportive organisation for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free training, discounts, travel expense reimbursement, and real experience in social care.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering schedule with comprehensive support from trained staff.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while enjoying driving and meeting incredible people.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, have 2 years driving experience, and a clean UK Driving License.
Do you enjoy driving?
Would you like to make a difference to people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!
You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by driving to places they enjoy and appointments that are important.
Activities will include
- Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
- Driving your own car or house vehicles.
- Driving around the Worcester area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys.
- Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff.
- Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
We are looking for drivers who
- Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience.
- Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent).
- Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys.
- Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff.
- Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (every other weekend, times to be agreed).
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer
Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.
- Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
- Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme
- Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
- Travel expenses may be reimbursed as agreed
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
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We think you need these skills to ace Volunteer Driver in Worcester
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Customer Service Skills
