D1 Drivers

Overview

CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD currently requires Drivers (Minibus) in Sandy. Successful candidates will potentially have the opportunity to work permanently with the local authority. Pay £16 to £18 per hour. Hours: 37 per week. Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• To act as a driver, supporting and assisting service users on the journey to and from care centres/schools and other locations.
• To work as part of a large team of drivers and passenger assistants based at a centralised depots (DUNSTABLE) under the day-to-day management of Transport Officers.
• To assist service users on vehicles and ensure their safety whilst getting on or off the vehicle and on the journey.
• To assist customers onto and off the vehicle, by means of a tail-lift where necessary, this will include handling wheelchairs and other aids to daily living.
• This will also involve collecting and returning customers from their homes to the vehicle, thus providing a door-to-door service.
• To ensure the physical, mental, and social well-being of customers whilst on the vehicle.
• MUST hold a PCV licence or Taxi License and have a caring nature.