driver Ravensthorpe, England
Kirklees Council
Full Time
Ravensthorpe, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
Hours
20
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Red Laithes Lane, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3DB
Position type
Permanent
Grade
3
Salary
£11,249
Working hours are 8am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm Monday to Friday
North Kirklees Day Opportunities is for Adults who have a learning disability and who may have additional physical disabilities too. We have four bases where we provide support for over eighty people every day to enable them to maintain and improve their independence skills, make new friends and to find activities in the community that they would like to access as well as having activities in the bases.
As a driver, you will be required to:
- Assist when required to ensure the safe transfer of passengers to and from the vehicle at their destination and/or home.
- Ensure that wheelchairs are clamped safely and people secured in their seats in accordance with the Code of Practice.
- Liaise with the Manager regarding daily pick-ups and routes to be travelled and advise of any concerns and difficulties.
Please note that you may be transporting service users by yourself.
Requirements for this job:
- You must hold a full and valid driving licence - with category D1. You must also be willing to undertake and pass the Kirklees Council driving test and travel between sites using a Council vehicle.
- Experience of home and outdoor maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic maintenance e.g. working with electrical appliances.
- Understanding of basic gardening.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: [email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
13 August 2023, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Handyperson Driver Adults - Residential & Day Opps.pdf – 184KB
Kirklees Council
www.kirklees.gov.uk
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Adrian Lythgo
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
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