Solihull Driver Job Description:
Salary: £15,327 per annum/ £13.10 per hour
Hours: 22.5 hours per week worked normally over 3 days, although some flexibility is required to cover weekend and evening trips.
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 Responsibilities
To drive the Home’s vehicles for the purpose of residents’ outings.
To use the Homes’ vehicles for the delivery and collection of residents, staff and good as required and under the direction of the Care Manager.
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.
To support the Wellbeing Coordinators in the running of trips.
To plan journeys including advanced access/parking arrangements.
To ensure vehicles are appropriately cleaned/maintained/roadworthy, fueled and has relevant tax and insurance in place.
When not driving to work in support of the Wellbeing Coordinators.
To undertake such other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this post