driver Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Job Title: Driver with Caring Duties
MPA are currently recruiting for a CPC certified, Category D driver, with previous bus driving experience, to collect and convey clients/patients (including the aged, physically handicapped, epileptics, psychiatric, blind etc.) to Adult/Day Care facilities.
The Transport Services Division of Patient Experience provides a service in both the Acute and Community sectors of the Trust.
The Transport Management Team supplies the Trust with a comprehensive range of high-quality, customer-focused services to patients, clients, and visitors.
Location– Lisburn
Hours of Work – 37.5 hours per week
Salary- £11.11 PH
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Daily collection and conveyance of Trust clients and/or officers as allocated.
2. Collecting and conveying staff and clients for social and educational outings and during holiday trips.
3. Securing clients travelling with recommended restraint devices.
4. Where necessary assist clients, including those using wheelchairs or walking aids, etc in any manner possible with regard to their needs e.g. preparation for transit to (and on return home) centres and functions, doing up laces, switching off lights and appliances etc.
5. Assist clients into and out of vehicles
6. Providing, where appropriate, personal assistance to clients/patients and ensuring privacy, dignity and rights of clients.
7. Helping in the provision of individual and group programmes of care.
8. Participating in group and leisure activities.
9. Attending and contributing to reviews of clients/ patients as appropriate.
10. Participating in programme of formal supervision
11. Being available to listen and talk to clients/patients.
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of 6 months experience driving buses / coaches
Valid CPC
Current Full Category D Driving Licence with no restrictions– Valid for use within U.K.
*Applicants please note you are required to forward a copy of your driving licence with your application form. You will be required to produce your licence at interview for verification.
*Applicants must hold a current and valid Driver’s Qualification Card (DQC)
*Applicants please note you are required to forward a copy of your DQC with your application form. You will be required to produce your DQC at interview for verification.
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
· Candidate can demonstrate experience in using passenger tail lifts and passenger ramps and ancillary equipment such as wheelchair webbing and clamps.
· Candidate must demonstrate they have an understanding of confidentiality.MPA Recruitment is looking for a Driver to join our team in Belfast.
Position Summary:
The Driver is responsible for the safe delivery of freight and the safe delivery of customer products and services. The Driver will maintain communication with the on-site Customer Service Representative during delivery attempts as well as maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable working environment.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate and drive assigned vehicle to transport and deliver customer products and services.
- Operate and clean vehicle to comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Report any damages or defects to On-Site Customer Service Representative.
- Efficiently load, handle, and unload customer products and services.
- Perform pre-trip inspection of assigned vehicle to ensure that it is in good condition for the delivery attempt.
- Report any damages or defects to On-Site Customer Service Representative.
- Comply with all traffic laws and ensure proper parking of vehicle.
- Assist other team members as needed.
Additional Details:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work varied hours and include overnight stay in the city of Belfast when required (1-2 nights per month).
- Ability to travel to other cities across the country when necessary (approximately 1-2 months per year).
- Must be able to lift approximately 50lbs and able to operate general office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine etc..
- Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision while maintaining a low stress environment (privacy)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both written & spoken.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.11 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- CPC (required)
- Full Category D Driving Licence with no restrictions (required)
Work Location: In person
