Reference:
VAC-5620
Sector:
Contract: Permanent (full time)
Salary: £23,500 per annum (37 hours per week)
Location: Based across Ceredigion
Benefits: Pension contributions: 3% employer; 5% employee
20 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund until March 2028.
Job Summary:
As our Mobile Youth Café Driver and Vehicle Co-ordinator, you’ll be the wheels behind the project’s mission - driving and maintaining the mobile café vehicle, supporting setup and takedown at designated locations and assisting our Feelz on Wheelz Youth Support Workers in creating a welcoming and safe environment for young people.
You’ll also keep our van in great shape, handling basic vehicle checks, cleanliness, and making sure we’re always ready to roll.
Key Responsibilities:
Driving and Vehicle Maintenance
* Safely drive the mobile youth café to and from programmed locations across Ceredigion (one location per day, five days a week).
* Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks (fuel, oil, tires, etc.) reporting mechanical issues to the Project Manager.
* Refuel the van as needed.Keep the vehicle clean, organised and stocked with necessary supplies.
* Ensure all safety protocols are followed during transportation and setup.
* Update the Project Manager on matters such as condition of the vehicle, incidents relating to the van and repairs and/or maintenance that may be required.
Setup and Operational Support
Assist with the setup and takedown of café equipment and outreach materials.
Operate generator, lighting and/or other technical equipment used at sites.
Youth Engagement Support
* Work collaboratively with youth support workers to provide a safe and inclusive space.
* Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable and supportive.
* Assist in managing the flow of young people at events or stops.
* Prepare and serve light refreshments or snacks (in-house training provided).
Administration and Compliance
* Keep track of mileage, alerting the Project Manager when certain checkpoints are reached for service requirements.
* Keep record of fuel use and costs for reporting to the Project Manager.
* Complete maintenance and incident logs.
* Adhere to safeguarding, health & safety and risk management policy and procedures.
* Attend occasional team meetings and training as required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Valid UK driving license with a clean record.
* Due to the nature of our insurance, the driver must be a minimum of 25 years old.
* Experience driving vans or similar vehicles.
* Excellent record of reliability and time-keeping.
* Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Upon a job offer being made, the candidate must undergo a standard DBS check which we will provide.
* Friendly, calm and approachable demeanour.
* Basic first aid training or willingness to attend training course.
* Basic understanding of youth work principles and a passion for young people’s wellbeing.
* Experience working in community or youth-focused roles.
* Technical and mechanical aptitude.
If you would like further information, or would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Sally Hurman at Area 43, email hr@area43.co.uk or telephone on 01239 614 566.
To apply for this role, please forward your CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications together with a supporting letter (no more than 2 x A4 pages) outlining your motivation for applying and demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the section requesting 'experience of/demonstrate' to hr@area43.co.uk .
Applications made through Indeed will not be considered.
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