Overview
Burmantofts Community Friends is a local, ground-level charity working to improve the lives of older people in and around the LS9 area of East Leeds. We provide practical support through activities, information, advocacy, outreach, and wellbeing services. This is a part-time, flexible role focused on community vehicle support and door-to-door assistance.
Responsibilities
* Provide door-to-door support for people living in and around Burmantofts, taking older local residents to our groups and activities.
* Keep the 5-seat VW Max Caddy clean, safe, and in working order; take the vehicle for safety checks as required.
* Assist people in wheelchairs or using mobility aids, with full training provided.
* Manage variable hours (average 15–20 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
* Support and train volunteers to drive the vehicle.
* Between pick-ups, assist the team running our social support opportunities.
* Provide ad-hoc support to the CEO and Trustees when required and promote the aims of the BCF at opportunities.
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence required.
* Calm under pressure, problem solver, and people-centred.
* No special licenses or experience required to drive the vehicle; full training provided.
* Our members are important and should be treated as such.
How to Apply
For an application pack please email info@burmantofts.org.uk with the subject “Driver Role Application”. For an informal conversation or to ask questions, call the BCF office on 0113 248 9191.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Additional Information
Location: Burmantofts, LS9 area, East Leeds. This is a part-time, variable-hours contract.
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