Deafway Driver
www.deafway.org.uk for BSL Translation
* Salary: £12.60 per hour
* 36.25 hours per week (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)
We are looking for a dynamic Deaf person who:
* Has proven experience driving converted vehicles, minibuses or similar vehicles.
* Is a dependable and safety-conscious Driver.
* Possesses excellent driving skills and a clean driving record.
* Good knowledge of local routes and traffic regulations.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
What we offer:
* Medicash
* Membership of a 24hr Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program
* Wellbeing days
* Staff Incentive Scheme.
* Enhanced company pension scheme.
* High Street discounts.
* Free on-site parking.
* Subsidised onsite restaurant.
The attributes and skills you will require.
* A confident driver.
* Be reliable and consistent.
* Self-motivated person.
* Has a positive attitude and is able to work within a team to high standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A valid D1 driving license (without 101 restriction).
* First Aid certification – not essential.
* Experience of working in a Deaf adult care setting.
* Basic car maintenance knowledge.
The full job description is detailed below. The application form is available on our website at www.deafway.org.uk/job-vacancies. For any other information, please contact us at recruitment@deafway.org.uk or 01772 796 461.
Job Description:
www.deafway.org.uk for BSL Translation
Job Title: Driver
Accountable to: Facilities Manager
Salary Grade: Salary £23,751.00
Hours per week: Monday – Friday 36.25 hours per week. This role may involve some evening or weekend work.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata including statutory Bank/Public Holidays.
Purpose of the job:
* Provide qualified driver support to Residents with occasional support to the other service users.
* Maintain Deafway vehicles in terms of maintenance and cleanliness.
* Provide general maintenance support across the site.
General Duties:
* Operate two converted cars and a 15-seater minibus to transport passengers to and from designated locations.
* Ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers during transit.
* Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance or safety issues.
* Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicles.
* Plan routes and adhere to schedules and timetables.
* Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, including those with mobility needs.
* Keep accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and journey logs.
* Comply with all traffic laws and company safety policies.
* General Maintenance support.
* Ensure confidentiality of information, that meet with GDPR regulations and Deafway policy.
* Assist in promoting and maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy and Fire Procedures.
* Work effectively as part of a team and support all colleagues as required.
* Ensure professional conduct observing the Deafway Code of Conduct.
Equality and Diversity:
* To support the equality, diversity and rights of residents and staff.
* To act in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Deafway procedures and policies, and current legislation.
* To respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of residents and colleagues, behaving in a manner which is non-judgmental.
Additional duties:
* Complete any other task(s) as required that relate to the purpose of the job.
* Complete all mandatory training as directed by the Facilities Manager.
* Uphold Deafway’s policies in respect of providing a culturally Deaf service including appropriate communication, to all Deafway’s service users.
* Promote a positive image of Deafway at all times.
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