Main Purpose of Job:
To drive the Home’s vehicle(s) when required for residents’ outings; to collect and deliver people or goods and take responsibility for ensuring that all maintenance checks, necessary records and routine vehicle checks relating to the vehicle(s) are kept up to date.
When not required for driving duties, to work within the wellbeing team implementing a varied programme of individualised and group activities and outings appropriate to residents’ needs, requests and abilities.
To ensure whilst carrying out the role, that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choices are met.
To maintain a person-centred atmosphere within the home through caring communication and considerate behaviour.
Key tasks and Responsibilities:
1. To drive the Home’s vehicles for the purpose of residents’ outings.
2. To use the Home’s vehicles for the delivery and collection of residents, staff, and goods as required and under the direction of the Care Manager.
3. To ensure safe operation of all aspects of the vehicles including but not limited to safe boarding/alighting, securing of wheelchairs, etc., in accordance with health & safety legislation and moving & handling procedures.
4. To support the Wellbeing Coordinators in the running of trips.
5. To plan journeys including advanced access/parking arrangements.
6. To ensure vehicles are appropriately cleaned, maintained, roadworthy, fuelled, and have relevant tax and insurance in place. When not driving, to work in support of the Wellbeing Coordinators.
7. To undertake such other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this post.
Ability to Commute: We will not be considering any applicants outside of the UK or anyone not living within approximately 10 miles distance from the Home.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15,327.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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