Bank Driver / Attendant

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a Transport Service provider in Grimsby. The role involves safely transporting vulnerable individuals and assisting them as needed. Candidates must have D1 driving entitlement and experience with vulnerable adults. This position offers a pro-rata salary of £24,735 (over 21) and includes various employee benefits. Strong customer care skills and knowledge of Health and Safety regulations are essential.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

CPD/development opportunities

Family friendly working

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• D1 driving entitlement required for transporting vulnerable individuals.
• Must possess effective communication and customer care skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of service users.
• Assist and supervise service users during transit.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Record keeping

Education

D1 driving entitlement

P.C.V driving licence

Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Literacy and numeracy level 2 qualification

Job description

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currentlyregistered 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 thatthey can participate in the services offered by Day Opportunities forvulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.

Main duties of the job

Team: Transport

Base: Cromwell Road Resource Centre / Vehicles located at Doughty Road Depot, Grimsby

Bank hours as and when required - hours that may need covering are 7.30 to 10.30 am and 2.00 to 5.00 pm (1.00 to 4.00pm on a Friday)

£24,735 (21 and over); £22,627 (under 21) pro rata per annum you will be appointed on a fixed salary point.

You will be responsible for thesafe transportation of service users to and from their homes, to any venuewithin the area, providing assistance, supervision and support, ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and Road Traffic legislationare adhered to in relation to transportation and vehicle safety.

You must hold D1driving licence or PSV, have experience of working with vulnerable adults witha range of needs and have recent experience of driving in the local area. You must have knowledge of and the ability tocarry out vehicle checks and be able to complete associated documents. Effective communication and customer careskills are essential.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Laura Sparkes-Tedde on telephone number 07825125920.

About us

Care PlusGroup is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliverNHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A keyfeature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which isbased on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. Weconsistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire,reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our serviceshave received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning anational HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard ofISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellentterms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pensionscheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, leasecars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/developmentopportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Careorganisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportiveemployer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexibleworking. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding thewelfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff andvolunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabledcandidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job descriptionis attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to itfor 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 keep legible and accurate records
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks
• Effective customer care skills
• Effective team working
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

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.

£24,735 a year21 and over; £22,627 under 21 pro rata