Driver

Driver

Chester, CH4

£16,191 - £17,547 pro rata

*MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE DUE TO INSURANCE PURPOSES*

The Driver role:

As the Driver you will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient transport service whilst having due regard for the needs of vunerable adults. Your key duties will include:

• Transporting and escorting clients from their home to a centre or other destination point
• Ensuring clients are properly assisted prior to, during and at the end of their journey having general regard to the welfare of the client
• Reporting to the appropriate person on changes observed in the physical and mental well-being of clients and summon the appropriate services in the case of emergencies
• Inspecting, maintaining and cleaning vehicles as required
• Complying with statutory and departmental regulations and good practice guidelines

Requirements of the Driver:

• Extensive driving experience
• Clean UK driving licence to include D1
• Certificate of Personal Competence

You  should be an excellent communicator with a patient and caring disposition. A flexible approach to your duties is key due to the nature of the role, whilst being comfortable liaising with clients and public dealing effectively with a diverse range of situations. You should be a confident team player with fantastic time keeping skills and able to undertaking moving and lifting tasks where required.

Desirable requirements:

• NVQ2 in Transporting Passengers by Road
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Experience of care/assistance
• A demonstrable understanding of vehicle maintenance
• Empathetic approach to adults with dementia & learning difficulties/disabilities
• Understanding of road safety issues
• Knowledge of the Highway Code

Who will you be working for?

Our clients’ services are based on a model of individual outcome focused support planning. Providing opportunities, resources and facilities, they enable an individuals identified outcomes as outlined in their support development plans.

It is important to our client that they provide enhanced life opportunities and develop skills needed for active citizenship in terms of being independent, able to work and have community and social involvement.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity click ‘Apply’.  You will receive an email shortly after your application which you will need to read.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.