Driver role description:
- To transport victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety.
- You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery.
Chaperone role description:
- To accompany Transport Volunteer Drivers in Transporting victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety.
- You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery.
The Salvation Army has delivered the UK Government’s contract to provide support for victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking since 2011. As part of the contract, The Salvation Army are required to provide a safe, effective & demand led Transport Service.
What you will do:
• Undertake transport journeys for victims as arranged by Transport Team
• Reply to notifications via smartphone app or text message to advise if you are available
• Complete and submit relevant paperwork
• Ensure that the vehicle used is clean, roadworthy and legal
• Share any concerns about the victim with the transport team or relevant agencies whilst adhering to GDPR
Skills / Experience needed:
• In sympathy with the general aims & values of The Salvation Army
• Sensitive interpersonal & communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where appropriate
• Understand the importance of confidentiality & be able to keep confidences
• Full driving license and access to a car (maximum 6 points on licence allowed)
• Good organisational skills
What you will get from us:
• Volunteer induction including ilearn courses (Safeguarding, Data Protection and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion)
• Transport Volunteer Handbook
• Ongoing support from the transport team
• Pastoral support from our chaplaincy network
• Opportunity to debrief after a journey with transport team or Divisional Volunteer Coordinator
Commitment:
• To complete all the required training before acceptance into the role
• A commitment to complete one journey a month or 12 over a 12-month period
To fulfill this role:
• Two satisfactory references
• An informal interview and introductory period
• Mandatory checks including Enhanced DBS
• Completion of all required training
• Have a passion and desire for wanting to transform and support the lives of victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
- We ask that you support the mission, values and aims of The Salvation Army but with no requirement or expectation for you to be a Christian.
- This role is unpaid, but costs incurred will be reimbursed as appropriate.
- Further information will be provided at induction.
CONTACT:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Daniel Weaver (Volunteer Programme Manager)
Daniel.Weaver@salvationarmy.org.uk