Drivers – Flexible Hours Weekdays – Coventry and Warwickshire

• Location:

  Warwick, Coventry and Rugby

• Status:

  Volunteer

• Closing Date:

  29th September 2023

• Interview Date:

  29th September 2023

Become part of The Myton Team and help us to make a difference…

About the role…

We are looking for people aged 25 to 75 to become Volunteer Drivers.  Helping Myton provided patient transport throughout Coventry and Warwickshire area to help people access life changing services Monday to Friday. We are looking for Drivers who are flexible with their time, however  we currently need help for the end of week.

Volunteers drive patients from their home to our hospices and sometimes to other support clinics on  different sites. This is so much more than a car journey – it gives patients the chance to get out of their houses, see their neighborhood, see season changes and feel in touch with their local community. Patient transport is undoubtedly a form of unacknowledged therapy.

There is a number of aspects to the role which include 

Patient Engagement

Journey Planning

Patient Safety

Driver and Vehicle Safety

Skills and Qualities

A Competent, safe driver with a full UK driving licence with your own car

Friendly, patient and good with people

Knowledge of local area

We will be interviewing in May and Inductions will be in June

See Attached Job description for more details

About The Myton Hospices…

The Myton Hospices is an organisation at the forefront of palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire and with a national profile. We have three hospices, two inpatient units and an ever developing range of outpatient and community based services.

We have almost 300 staff and over 800 volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Our people are central to the success of Myton working across our palliative care services, our fundraising, support teams and our extensive retail footprint. We are a much loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.

Myton is looking forward, post the pandemic – aiming to increase our reach and impact especially within our diverse communities, which will only be possible with an engaged and motivated workforce, equipped and ready for the challenges and changes that we all face.

Do something amazing and apply online today…