Hospice @ Home Car Care Volunteer
Cheltenham
Location: Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Cheltenham
About the role
Our equipment makes it possible for us to provide care to people when they need it most and our Hospice @ Home nurses use electric vehicles to visit our patients in the local community. In this role you’ll work as part of our maintenance team to carry out everyday tasks that help keep our vehicles clean, safe and well maintained for our nurses.
Activities will include:
• Basic maintenance: checking washer fluid, tyre pressure and wear, and lights
• Cleaning vehicles inside and out
• Noting any further maintenance requirements and informing staff
What we hope you’ll bring to the role
You might not have experience of everything on this list. That’s fine; finding the right person is more important to us than ticking all the boxes.
We hope you’ll:
• Have a clean driving licence held for at least 1 year – this is essential as you may be required to move the cars around our site
• Be flexible as to when we may need you as our nurses work shifts, but it would always be within the daytime for a maximum of 2 – 3 hours at a time
• Understand how important health and safety is
• Be reliable and professional
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable approach
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Be open minded about different lifestyles and values
What you can expect from us
We want to provide an experience that is inclusive, friendly, and supportive. To do this we will:
• Offer all the training you need in your role
• Provide and maintain the equipment you need for the role
• Make sure you feel appreciated and respected
• Provide regular support in a way that suits you
• Ask for your feedback on how we can do better
• Deal with any concerns or complaints quickly and fairly
• Make sure you have a clear understanding of what you need to do in your role
• Repay out-of-pocket travel expenses
Some of the benefits to you
• Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences
• Make new friends and feel connected
• Feel more confident and improve your wellbeing
• Boost your CV and gain references for your future employers
• Help change lives and support your local community
More information about volunteering
As well as the tasks already mentioned, all Sue Ryder volunteers have the following responsibilities:
• Completing the relevant checks and training needed for the role.
• Following Sue Ryder policies and procedures
• Showing a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion
• Showing a commitment to Sue Ryder’s core values and behaviours
• Understanding their responsibility relating to data protection
To apply, please click on the Apply Now button.
Salary: UNPAID
