Driver - TTO in Leeds

Salary: B1 - £25,185 - £25,989 – Pro Rata

Hours: 30

Contract: Permanent (52 weeks and Term time only)

Location: Westland Road LS11 5SB

As a driver, you will provide a safe and supportive transport experience to vulnerable clients, older people, children who are in care, children and young people with varying degrees of learning, emotional and physical difficulties.

About you:

• Hold a D1 licence
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Available to work on a split shift between core hours of 7-10am and 2-5pm, 30hrs weekly
• Flexible to the changing needs of the service
• Approachable and caring attitude offering a warm welcome to passengers, families, carers and staff
• A good understanding of your responsibilities in regard to Health and safety
• An enhanced DBS will be required
• A good level of physical ability is needed

About the role:

As our next driver, you will join a team that transports over 4,000 passengers to school/college or centres daily. You will be integral in supporting passengers ensuring their safety and wellbeing while on transport. You will enjoy working with people; your approachability, warmth and enthusiasm will contribute positively to our passenger's day.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply:

Complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role contact Maria Murphy Administration Assistant or Karen Stroud, Resources scheduler Call - 0113 3760100 option 2 or email Maria.murphy@leeds.gov.uk or Karen.stroud@leeds.gov.uk.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Job purpose:

To be able to drive, hold a valid driving licence, transporting some of the most vulnerable people of Leeds from their own homes to various locations throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

• Transporting older people, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health problems and people with learning difficulties from home to centres and luncheon clubs as required, including assisting service users between home and the vehicle, and ensuring that the service user’s home is left safe and secure.
• Operate a flexible transport service in relation to arrival and departure times in accordance with agreements between the Transport Manager and Day Centre Managers and to respond to changes in circumstances at short notice.
• Participate with Day Centre staff in outings to various locations as required e.g. trips, shopping, theatre etc.
• Undertake recreational based activities at Day Centre which provide stimulation and interest to the members e.g. participation in discussion groups and individual conversation, games and serving refreshments.
• Deliver Community meals, ensuring the collection and recording of cash payments as required.
• Delivery of stationery, goods and materials including loading and unloading as required.
• Clean and wash vehicles with appropriate machinery and equipment, routine daily and weekly maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and completion of appropriate logs and records as required.
• To participate in training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Fleet Deployment Manager.
• To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Departmental policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid driving licence to level D1.

Essential requirements:

• To be able to drive, whilst keeping to a route schedule, ensuring passenger safety at all times.
• Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with service users, parents, carers and staff in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Sympathetic to and understand the needs of the service user.
• Ability to use own initiative to resolve minor problems.
• Writing skills sufficient to fill in log sheets, reports etc.
• Flexibility regarding changing of hours or areas of work.
• Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks i.e. manoeuvring of wheelchair users to and from the vehicle.

Essential behavioural and other characteristics:

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
• Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.

Desirable requirements:

• Hold an appropriate MIDAS certificate
• Experience of working with people in a caring capacity.
• Experience of working with people with a disability.
• Experience of driving a large vehicle in Leeds or other large cities.
• Experience of working within a team.

Behavioural and Other Job Related Characteristics:

Knowledge of the problems of disadvantaged groups.