SECURE TRANSPORT SUPPORT WORKER POCKLINGTON

DIGNITY AT WORK: To demonstrate a personal commitment to caring for looked after children, vulnerable adults, and treating all young people, vulnerable adults, and colleagues with fairness and respect. This includes respecting individual differences such as gender, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, and age. The role involves ensuring equal access to services and employment opportunities for everyone and promoting the VCare24 Equal Opportunities Policy.

PURPOSE: To provide a safe, secure, and dignified transport service for vulnerable adults and children. VCare24 offers a bespoke service tailored to each individual\’s requirements. Our secure transport operates 24/7, 365 days a year, nationwide.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and/or vulnerable adults.
2. Comply with statutory obligations as specified in regulations and standards such as the CQC, OFSTED, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
3. Follow VCare24’s policies and procedures at all times.
4. Understand, record, and utilize both computerized and manual filing systems, e.g., Clientbridge, Jot forms, Find My Shift.
5. Be available for transport as per your planned shift patterns and remain within 60 minutes of the designated meeting point.
6. Provide a safe and dignified transport service, including:

• Transporting patients under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Placement transfers and supervised contacts
• Transporting high-risk young people (e.g., absconding, violent, or aggressive behavior)
• Court appearances
• Transporting informal patients
• Transporting dementia and older patients

GENERAL:

The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

• All staff will be offered a 40-hour weekly contract.
• Shift patterns will be provided, with staff expected to be on call 24/7 during their shifts and within 60 minutes of the office or designated meeting point in York.
• Overtime will be paid additionally.
• All staff must complete a 10-day induction training, including practical and theoretical components.
• A full driving license is required.
• Staff must be over 21 years old (for insurance purposes).
• A full Enhanced DBS check will be completed.

Personal Attributes –

• Reliable
• Available to work flexible shifts
• Previous experience working in Mental Health

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