Overview
Sandy (temporarily in Shefford)
Hours, Shifts and Rates
* HOURS: 10 to 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday
* SHIFTS: split shifts (you will be dropping off and collecting service users)
* Starts between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
* Return between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
* RATES: Drivers - £14 per hour
Job Purpose
* To act as a driver assistant, supporting and assisting service users on the journey to and from care centres, schools and other locations.
* To work as part of a large team of driver assistants based at centralised depots under the day-to-day management of Transport Officers.
* To assist service users on vehicles and ensure their safety whilst getting on or off the vehicle and on the journey.
* To assist customers onto and off the vehicle, by means of a tail-lift where necessary, including handling wheelchairs and other aids to daily living.
* To collect and return customers from their homes to the vehicle, providing a door-to-door service.
* To ensure the physical, mental and social well-being of customers whilst on the vehicle.
Qualifications and Requirements
* All drivers must hold a D1 or PCV licence with D1 without restrictions and have a caring nature.
* All candidates will need to have a caring nature as they will be working with vulnerable clients.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, or civil partnership.
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