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Job Opportunity: Driver at Heatherwood Court, Pontypridd
We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver to support the team at Heatherwood Court, Pontypridd. This role involves assisting our service users to attend activities and appointments. As a driver, you will act as a secondary Support Worker when out in the community. Therefore, in addition to a clean UK driving licence, ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the care sector and possess compassion for others.
Details of the role:
* Part-time, 2 days a week, with an 8-hour shift
* Flexible hours to meet service needs
* Alternating shifts: one week Thursday and Friday; the next Saturday and Sunday
Located in the countryside near Cardiff, Heatherwood Court offers accommodation across four single-gender units.
Established in 2008, Heatherwood Court provides forensic treatment and rehabilitation for individuals who meet the following criteria:
* Adults with severe and enduring mental illness requiring a low secure environment
* Male and female mentally disordered offenders requiring a low secure environment
* Women with mental health needs and personality disorders requiring a locked ward
The focus at Heatherwood is on rehabilitation and recovery, helping patients develop relationship and life skills, resilience, and coping strategies to promote emotional stability and facilitate successful community reintegration.
What Iris Care Group offers:
* £12.82 per hour
* Fully paid comprehensive training
* Paid DBS check
* Employee wellbeing assistance program, including free counseling for staff and immediate family
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Up to 33 days of annual leave, pro-rata, depending on role and length of service
* Paid Blue Light Card
* Supportive and welcoming team environment
* Recognition and wellbeing platform: “Recognise Me”
* Death in service benefit
Additional requirements:
* Completion of physical intervention training
* This role is not eligible for the Skilled Worker visa route
* A clean UK driving licence is required
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