Driver/Attendant

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

The aims of the Transport Service are to provide safe, accessible and efficient transport means to vulnerable people in order that they can participate in the services offered by Day Opportunities for vulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.

Main duties of the job:

• Team: Transport
• Base: Cromwell Road Resource Centre / Vehicles located at Westgate Park, Grimsby
• 30 Hours a week, permanent
• Hours are 7.30 to 10.30 am and 2.00 to 5.00 pm (1.00 to 4.00 pm on a Friday)
• £24,735 (21 and over); £22,627 (under 21) pro rata per annum, fixed salary point.

You will be responsible for the safe transportation of service users to and from their homes to designated day centres and venues within the area, providing assistance, supervision and support. You will maintain appropriate records in connection with the use of vehicles and will be responsible for vehicle and safety checks.

You must hold D1 driving licence or PSV, have experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs and have recent experience of driving in the local area. You must have knowledge of and the ability to carry out vehicle checks and be able to complete associated documents. Effective communication and customer care skills are essential.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Paul Power on telephone number 07825125920.

About us:

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities:

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:

• D1 driving entitlement
• P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Literacy and numeracy level 2 qualification
• Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to drive safely and within road traffic legislation requirements
• Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility
• Ability to work to departmental procedures and where appropriate on own initiative
• Ability to keep legible and accurate records
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks
• Effective customer care skills
• Ability to build positive inter-personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues
• Effective team working
• Ability to demonstrate an empathetic approach
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
• Ability to support service users
• Ability to lift and move equipment e.g. wheelchairs
• Ability to administer basic First Aid
• Use of Outcomes Tools.

Experience:

• Recent experience of driving within the local area
• Experience of driving vehicles carrying up to a maximum of 16 passengers
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive vehicle safety checks
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.