Wellbeing Driver

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Main Purpose of the Job:

• 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:

1. To drive the Home’s vehicles for the purpose of residents’ outings.

2. To use the Homes’ vehicles for the delivery and collection of residents, staff and good as required and under the direction of the Deputy Manager.

3. 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.

4. To support the Wellbeing Coordinators in the running of trips.

5. To plan journeys including advanced access/parking arrangements.

6. To ensure vehicles are appropriately cleaned/maintained/roadworthy, fueled and has relevant tax and insurance in place.

7. When not driving to work in support of the Wellbeing Coordinators.

8. To undertake such other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this post.

Person Specification

Essential behaviours / characteristics:

• Good verbal English language communication skills
• Flexible and punctual including willingness to work weekends / evenings to facilitate trips (subject to prior planning and agreement)
• Physically fit enough to carry out all tasks which may include manual handling (such as porterage)

Essential experience:

• Clean driving licence and willingness to obtain the MIDAS qualification (if not already held)

Desirable experience:

• An understanding of the needs of older people and the concept of ‘person centred’ approach.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay