About The Role
Hesley Group is looking to appoint a Driver Support based at Mercury College to work term time only. This will be a pivotal role in facilitating and supporting a safe and reliable commute for the students to and from College and in and around the local area. The Driver is also expected to support the students at the College or at the activity/location.
At Mercury College, no two days are the same. Our curriculum places strong emphasis on community engagement, involving exploring and engaging with the local community.
We’re looking for a Driver Support who can make these experiences possible by providing safe transport and a helping hand along the way. From driving to destinations, to supporting students during trips, you’ll play a vital part in making every journey enjoyable, safe, and successful.
About You
The successful candidate must have the following:
* Knowledge of the local area, including street names, major landmarks and one way systems.
* An understanding of the type of difficulties that the people who use our service may face.
* Ability to work evenings, and the occasional weekend when required.
* Full, clean driving license.
The shift pattern for this role is: Monday to Friday (term time), 30 hours per week 9:15am-3:15pm
About Us
We are a specialist college offering education for students aged 18 to 25, with complex care needs including behaviours that challenge and learning disabilities, often in association with autism.
Mercury College sits within Hesley Group's HG Learning - developing skills for life. Visit www.hesleygroup.co.uk for information about all the services that Hesley Group offer.
Benefits
* Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
* Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
* Regular promotion opportunities
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
* Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
* Free parking
Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.
Diversity, equality and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we\'re building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
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