Job summary JOB PURPOSE Are you an Approved Driving Instructor by the DVLA? You will complete driving assessments that objectively measure the capability to drive safely. These assessments are suitable for those returning to driving, older people at licence renewal, those requiring clarification on adaptations and driving licence codes or if there is any concern around cognitive impairment. To provide driving tuition to learner drivers and full licence holders needing familiarisation lessons with new adaptations/controls. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a new and exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our driving assessment service and driving school based mainly in the Carshalton area, and outreach venues in Winchester, Worthing, Leatherhead and Twickenham. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams in client centred environments to apply your skills and knowledge to assess individual driver safety for full licence holders and identify learning potential for provisional licence holders. We are looking for an ADI preferably with some experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with knowledge of disabilities, medical conditions or learning difficulties. However, consideration will be made for ADIs that have a passion for learning about vehicle adaptations, the impact that disability and medical conditions have on driving safety, and to support people to retain or acquire driving independence. All training will be completed at Carshalton, Leatherhead or Worthing. Main duties of the job Role Responsibilities: Conduct driving assessments at QEF locations. Provide driving lessons using adapted vehicles. Advise on driving requirements and legislation. Prepare timely reports, including medico-legal ones. Assist in service development and meeting standards. Collaborate on wheelchair-accessible vehicle assessments. Maintain professional development and attend training. Support QEF training and events. Ensure equipment/vehicles are safe for use. Take responsibility for health and safety. Perform other tasks as directed. ABOUT YOU You are passionate about your area of work ADI approved You will need a flexible approach and be an effective communicator with good listening and organisational skills You will need a considerable measure of personal energy and initiative to develop this role About us BENEFITS 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary) Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts Free on-site parking Blue Light Card Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development. BEING PART OF QEF MEANS Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities. Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy. Being an active team player. Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours. Everyone Matters, Everyone Works Together, Everyone Makes a Difference. DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage HRqef.org.uk or 01372841144 Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,289 a year part time hours considered Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0117-24-0140 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services 1 Metcalfe Avenue Carshalton Surrey SM5 4AW Job description Job responsibilities ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES To carry out driving assessments for clients with a range of conditions at a range of QEF venues or satellites. To deliver driving lessons to clients of QEF Mobility Services using a range of vehicle adaptations. To provide advice to other staff and clients regarding driving requirements, licensing and legislation. To produce high quality reports in a timely manner including Medico-legal and litigation reports. To support the Driving Assessor & ADI Team Lead in service development and working towards standards required by Driving Mobility and our other stakeholders. To undertake wheelchair accessible vehicle, passenger transfer, boot hoist assessments in conjunction with a healthcare professional. To be responsible for your own CPD and to undertake training as required by Driving Mobility Accreditation. To support QEF training and other events as required both internal and external. To take a proactive role in ensuring equipment/vehicles fleet are safe and appropriate for service delivery. To have a responsibility for the H&S for yourself and clients and to participate in H&S activities within the service. To undertake other reasonable activities as required by line manager or centre manager. Job description Job responsibilities ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES To carry out driving assessments for clients with a range of conditions at a range of QEF venues or satellites. To deliver driving lessons to clients of QEF Mobility Services using a range of vehicle adaptations. To provide advice to other staff and clients regarding driving requirements, licensing and legislation. To produce high quality reports in a timely manner including Medico-legal and litigation reports. To support the Driving Assessor & ADI Team Lead in service development and working towards standards required by Driving Mobility and our other stakeholders. To undertake wheelchair accessible vehicle, passenger transfer, boot hoist assessments in conjunction with a healthcare professional. To be responsible for your own CPD and to undertake training as required by Driving Mobility Accreditation. To support QEF training and other events as required both internal and external. To take a proactive role in ensuring equipment/vehicles fleet are safe and appropriate for service delivery. To have a responsibility for the H&S for yourself and clients and to participate in H&S activities within the service. To undertake other reasonable activities as required by line manager or centre manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified driving instructor registered with DVSA Educated to GCSE level or similar Desirable Teaching qualification Completion of Driving Mobility WBIS education programme Experience Essential Significant experience of driving tuition Experience of teaching people with physical or learning abilities to drive Experience of training others Experience with working with people with physical or learning disabilities Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Ability to transfer knowledge to both pupils and other staff Working knowledge of a variety of standard vehicle adaptations and controls Working knowledge of complex vehicle adaptations and controls Desirable Understanding and awareness of transfer solutions, boot hoists and wheelchairs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified driving instructor registered with DVSA Educated to GCSE level or similar Desirable Teaching qualification Completion of Driving Mobility WBIS education programme Experience Essential Significant experience of driving tuition Experience of teaching people with physical or learning abilities to drive Experience of training others Experience with working with people with physical or learning disabilities Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Ability to transfer knowledge to both pupils and other staff Working knowledge of a variety of standard vehicle adaptations and controls Working knowledge of complex vehicle adaptations and controls Desirable Understanding and awareness of transfer solutions, boot hoists and wheelchairs Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Address Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services 1 Metcalfe Avenue Carshalton Surrey SM5 4AW Employer's website https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)