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We have an exciting new job opportunity for a Van Driver to join our friendly team based in Derby with extensive travel, moving and collecting stock.
If you would like to play your part in making a difference to people with Learning Disabilities, then we would love to hear from you.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Job Requirements
1. Flexible approach to working hours and days including working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays as appropriate, and when required.
2. Assisting in area team, including cover at other stores.
3. Travel to team meetings, training events, etc. This will include occasional long distances and overnight stays (expenses will be paid).
4. Able to access a telephone to provide out of hours emergency call cover.
5. There will be a need to lift, on a frequent basis, items of various sizes and weights.
6. Basic DBS (Criminal Record) check.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
Benefits
1. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme.
2. Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed.
3. Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings.
4. Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme.
5. Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras.
6. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
7. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes:
1. providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose.
2. providing advice through our help lines and web sites.
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