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The Transport Planning Unit on behalf of Social Work Services operates the transport to and from the Adult Day Centres.
We now require a driver to join the transport team on a permanent, part-time basis. Working with a Passenger Assistant, you will be responsible for transporting service users with learning and physical disabilities from their homes to and from Dundas Resource Centre in Grangemouth. This would involve working split shifts on two and a half days each week, namely; Wednesdays (afternoon only 2.50pm to 4.45pm) and both Thursdays and Fridays (8-10am and from 2.50pm to 4.45pm). Additional hours may also be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday mornings to cover staff sickness and holidays, as required, (up to a maximum of 19 hours per week).
Driving a wheelchair accessible 16-seater minibus, you will be responsible for daily basic maintenance and safety checks. A category D1 on your driving licence is essential, with a category D (PCV Licence) being desirable.
Ideally, you should possess a flexible and mature attitude, have some experience of driving large minibuses, dealing with people with disabilities, and a good geographical knowledge of the Falkirk Council area.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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