Minibus / Day Service Driver

Salary: £26,000 per year

Permanent Role

Details:

• Minibus/Day Services driver for vulnerable people
• Ad hoc shifts (day to day or weekly basis) based on needs of client
• Monday to Friday (usually 8 hours per day starting at 7.30am)
• Start date: Immediate
• Essential: D1, CPC and a Tacho card
• No more than 3 points on licence

• Training will occur prior to start
• Must have excellent people skills, be hard working, conscientious, punctual and flexible.
• Salary: Based on experience (min £26,000per year)

• Current DBS preferred but not essential

Client:

Our client, a home care agency, delivers high quality services to those with learning disabilities, vulnerable people & the elderly. They provide assistance in Day Care Services, Domiciliary / Personal Care Services, Support for Young People, Short Breaks/Holidays & respite care.

Main Responsibilities:

• Early start (approx. 7.00am) to do safety checks of the vans first before going to pick up service users.
• Drop offs taking service users to activities during the day and drop them back home at the end of the day. Drop off back to their homes from 2.30pm -3.00pm.

Detailed Job Description

• To safely transport, drive and escort service users
• Drive company vehicles with due care and attention
• When required, provide escort cover on a minibus or accessible vehicle to and from service users’ homes, and activity venues.
• Use the tail lift or steps in accordance with individual user assessments and safety procedure.
• Ensure passengers are supervised, assisted or manoeuvred and securely seated
• Assist with the service user arrival / departure to and from venues
• Deal effectively and appropriately with emergencies. Report any incidents to senior management staff as soon as practicably possible
• Provide practical maintenance of vehicle
• Ensure company vehicles are kept in a clean and tidy condition
• Report any defective equipment or vehicle parts
• Understanding of, and ability to operate, tachograph systems if applicable.
• Responsible fuel maintenance of vehicle
• Never take vehicles or vehicle keys away from work
• To work shift rotas, evenings, and weekends as and when required.

PLEASE NOTE: You, as the driver must park company vehicles in a safe and legal manner; and will be personally responsible for the payment of any penalty charges incurred as a result of contravening a Road Traffic Act / current legislation in the course of their duties.

Please be advised that due to the large volume of applications, you shall only hear from us in the event that you are shortlisted for this role.

This vacancy is being advertised by Travail Employment Group (Barking). The services advertised by Travail Employment Group (Barking) are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.