Ever thought about driving a community minibus?
Community360 are seeking experienced Minibus Drivers
Full time - Colchester
Salary: £25,238.20
What’s the attraction?
* To truly make a difference to people’s lives
* To put your minibus driving experience to good use within the community, enabling the more vulnerable people to access services
* To be part of a forward thinking team, who always put our members first
* To know that the trip you have just provided has put a smile on a member’s face
About Community360
Community360 has a proven track record of providing transport services in both Colchester, Maldon, and Chelmsford. We are seeking someone who can join a busy team providing transport to those who cannot access public transport for appointments, services, activities, and facilities. The Scheme improves the transport provision for people in the local community who have limited mobility (be it through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, accident, or age) or who would otherwise be socially excluded or geographically isolated.
The Position
This role will suit someone who likes to “go the extra mile” and has a flexible approach. Duties include driving a fully accessible minibus and transporting individuals to/from a range of activities including:
* Discharge from hospital
* Medical/health/therapy appointments
* Shopping trips, hairdresser appointments or other socially related events
* Excursion trips
You will bring:
* Experience of driving up to 16-seater minibuses
* Flexible approach essential
* Empathic and caring nature
* A passion for helping people whilst having our values at the heart of what you do
* Resilience to deal with a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* A full clean driving licence with Category D1 (preferable but not essential) and good local knowledge of the Colchester area.
MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training will be provided. Candidates are required to be aged 25 years or over in order to be covered by our Fleet Insurance.
Benefits:
* A base in Tiptree
* 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time) including bank holidays
* Full training and a robust induction
* Extra day off for your birthday (after passing probation)
* Five extra days holiday (pro-rata) after five years’ service
* Up to three paid days volunteering per year (after passing probation)
* Development opportunities
* Staff Buddy Scheme
* Social and Wellbeing programme
* Pension Scheme 6% paid for by employer
* Charity Discount Card
Job and Personal Specification
To apply, please use this link: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/minibus-driver-colchester-39033
For further information please contact 01206 505250 or email information@community360.org.uk.
#J-18808-Ljbffr