Driver

Must have D1 driving licence Job summary To implement support plans detailing personal care and daily living needs of each person and how they wish this support to be given To transport adults with disabilities to and from their homes to day services in a safe and proper manner. Main Duties & Responsibilities To implement the support plan for each person which may include: Supporting people with moving and handling Supporting people with eating and drinking Enabling individuals to take part in meaningful daily occupations and leisure activities Offering emotional support and encouragement to service users. Occasionally supporting people with personal/intimate care To drive the allocated vehicle to the relevant establishment safely and with consideration for the comfort of the people on board. To ensure that the vehicle is road worthy To carry out daily and weekly checks on the vehicle as set out in the Driver Attendant Handbook and to keep the vehicle clean and tidy at all times. Be responsible for reporting any defects to the vehicle or accidents involving the vehicle or clients to the fleet management team. To assist clients carefully and safely to and from their homes and on and off the vehicles, ensuring that where a passenger travels in a wheelchair that the wheelchair is properly secured to the vehicle floor and that all seated passengers wear the correct safety restraints. To notify the relevant Managers of any issues arising, for example when no contact can be made at clients' residence or where there are concerns regarding the clients well being. To be aware of the correct recording procedures and complete as required. To be able to work flexible hours and at all locations linked to the day service to meet the needs of the people in the service To undertake any other duties that may be required as advised by Line Manager. Enhanced DBS Required Mon- Friday Split shift 8.15am-10.45am and 2.30pm-5.00pm. Total 25 hours. Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy