Driving Assessor TLNT1_NI in Belfast

Team: Driving Assessor

Salary: Band 5 - £34,535

Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday

Contract: 1 Year

Job Location: Belfast based with regular travel across Northern Ireland

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

Disability Action is a dynamic and thriving charity committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities across Northern Ireland. We provide a wide range of services and support to empower people with disabilities, in employment, education, advocacy and more, ensuring they can live independently and participate fully in society.

We are looking for an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) to join our Mobility Centre team and play a key role in delivering services that make a real difference to the communities we serve. Disability Action Mobility Centre assessment service offers driving and passenger assessments, as well as expert advice on driving and vehicle adaptations for disabled and older individuals in Belfast and across 8 satellite sites throughout Northern Ireland.

In this role, you will conduct fitness to drive assessments to people with a disability throughout Northern Ireland in people's own vehicles, suitably adapted vehicles (when required) or in dual controlled vehicles. We will provide training to work alongside occupational therapists (OT) to conduct these assessments and to provide expert support to clients and contribute to the development of services and enhanced client experiences. The successful candidate will report directly to the Mobility Centre Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise while supporting our mission to create a more inclusive society.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a team with an OT to conduct driving assessments in 9 locations throughout Northern Ireland in manual/automatic/adapted car/dual controlled.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times, adhering to GDPR and data protection standards in all communications and processes.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to drivers demonstrating strong communication skills to enable continued safe driving, retraining or learning to drive.
• Where necessary deliver difficult news, clearly, empathically and respectfully.
• Communicate effectively with service users, their families, health professionals, and support workers as required.
• Apply road safety expertise during assessments, ensuring individuals' safety in various driving conditions.
• Contribute actively to staff meetings and engage in ongoing personal development to enhance skills and knowledge in driving assessments and related services.
• Produce reports and maintain working records, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date documentation.
• Utilise IT tools, including MS Word, to efficiently manage records and create reports.
• Show empathy with a caring approach towards service users and their families, understanding their unique needs.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of services in line with the needs of service users and stakeholders.
• Perform any additional duties necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position.
• Undertake training to conduct fitness to drive assessments in collaboration with clinicians and our assessors to evaluate the ability of individuals, especially those with health-related conditions or disabilities, to drive safely.

Essential Criteria

• DVA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a proven track record in driving instruction minimum grade 4.
• Minimum of 3 years recent/relevant tuition experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience or a strong willingness to work with individuals with disabilities or health-related conditions affecting their ability to drive.
• Knowledge of road safety.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in data entry and record-keeping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Professional Attributes

• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Adaptability to changing tasks and priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Competence in independently addressing queries and issues.

Desirable Criteria

• Hold an advanced driving qualification (RoSPA / IAM).
• Hold additional licence categories i.e., C1, C, C+E, D1, D, D+E and A.
• Experience/knowledge in vehicle adaptations and knowledge of road safety.
• Recognised training qualifications.

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced Maternity packages.
• Death in Service package.
• Cash plan.
• In-house Counselling services.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
• 27 days paid holidays per year and 11 bank holidays (Based on a full-time role).
• Opportunities for growth in business development, project implementation, training and development and personal development plans.

Disability Action is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing opportunities for all. We offer salary packages that are reflective of experience and aligned with industry standards, alongside a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. As a progressive charity, we provide our employees with opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience across a wide range of areas in a secure and thriving workplace. We are a Responsible Body for Access NI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role.