Minibus Driver

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have an exciting opportunity for a Minibus Driver to join the team. Location: Sybil Levin Centre, 577a Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, Nottingham, NG8 6AD Hours: 10 hours a week over 2 days (Split shifts, for cover purposes) Salary: £5,948.80 per annum Tenure: Permanent About Us: Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is the largest local independent charity providing a wide range of services for older people from all communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The Sybil Levin Day Service is a specialist day service supporting people with dementia run by Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Minibus Driver – The Role: We are seeking a minibus driver with exceptional driving and interpersonal skills to provide a sensitive transport service for people attending the day service. You will collect each person from their home address in the morning and return them home at the end of the day. The post requires you to do split shifts to enable both pick up and drop offs. Minibus Driver – Key Responsibilities: – To drive the minibus bringing people to and from the day service – Assisting the minibus escort by helping each person on and off the minibus – To record mileage and be responsible for refuelling and cleaning the minibus – To ensure the safety of service attendees whilst they are on the minibus (ensuring seat belts are worn) as well as when they are entering and exiting the minibus Minibus Driver – You: – We are looking for somebody with excellent driving skills who has a compassionate approach to people with dementia – Understanding the needs of people with dementia – To be aware of all safety issues in providing a transport service – To hold a full UK driving license – To have passed a community transport test or to have appropriate driving qualifications for the post. To take a minibus test if required (at your own expense) – To have the ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records for the bus – To have the ability to work as part of a team and to help where needed – Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity issues and a commitment to implement the Age UK Notts Equality and Diversity policy Minibus Driver – Benefits: – 24 working days (pro-rated for part time hours). Employees are granted 8 Public Holidays. One additional days leave is added to the annual leave entitlement for each year of service up to a maximum of 8 additional days – Flexible working – 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules) – Blue Light card – BUPA Employee Assistance Programme – Range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts How to Apply To submit your application for this exciting Minibus Driver opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now. This vacancy is open ended and it is advised to send your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Age UK Notts promotes equality and diversity. Registered Charity Number: (phone number removed)