Bank Minibus Driver (with D1 licence) for a Daycare centre for elderly people

Enfield Asian Welfare Association Ltd EAWA, Your Care, Our Priority; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local welfare association in Enfield seeks a Minibus Transport Driver / Escort to provide safe transport for elderly clients. Key responsibilities include driving clients to and from the day centre, managing their mobility needs, and complying with health and safety protocols. This flexible role requires a clean D1 driving licence and offers pay of £12.21 per hour. Ideal for candidates looking for part-time opportunities to assist vulnerable individuals during outings and day centre activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean driving licence with Category D1 for minibus driving.
• Experience in managing elderly clients with mobility problems.
• Ability to comply with vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients to and from the day centre safely.
• Implement health and safety procedures during transport.
• Report any health concerns of clients promptly.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Client interaction

Health and safety compliance

Education

Current driving licence with Category D1

Job description

Job Title

EAWA Bank Minibus Transport Driver / Escort with Category D1 on their driving licence for a Day care centre in Enfield Borough.

Hours

As needed. Pay: £12.21. Flexible start and finish time based upon transport needs of clients. E.g., Driving from 8.00am to 10am and 3pm to 5pm. Also as needed for extra runs, outings etc.

Days

As needed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Reporting

Responsible to: Day Centre Manager on a daily basis and CEO as required.

Purpose of Post

To provide cover at holiday times and in staff sickness times. To provide transport on summer outings or as needed.

Client Group

Elderly people that are isolated, frail, vulnerable, disabled, with Dementia or mental illness.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive / Escort clients to and from the centre ensuring they are safely transported.
• Operate an 11‑ or 16‑seater manually operated Community Minibus and use a tail lift.
• Manage elderly people with mobility problems; collect clients from their homes and return them home in the late afternoon.
• Provide cover at holiday times and in staff sickness times.
• Provide transport during the Summer Outings and assist the elderly during the course of the day.
• Implement Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safe, effective action is taken at all times for self, clients, and organisation.
• Report promptly any areas of concern and/or deterioration in health of clients.
• Undertake statutory training courses such as manual handling and first aid. We pay for the course and time spent.
• Attend training, supervisions, team meetings and any other relevant meetings.
• Ensure that the work style and culture of the Centre promotes respect, confidentiality, and dignity.
• House the Minibus at your residence or a convenient location in Enfield Borough, agreed with Managers.
• Comply with section 19 permit requirements: daily and weekly check of the bus, 10 weekly inspections with a garage, 6 monthly tail lift inspections at a qualified site.
• Arrange bus service and maintenance; cooperation needed.
• Wash the bus and top up fuel; reimbursement provided.
• Operational: Ensure duties are carried out in line with the organisation’s health and safety, operational, performance management, personnel, and data protection policies and procedures.
• Confidentiality: Maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the organisation’s information and procedures.
• Equality: Act in accordance with the organisation’s Equality Policy, preventing discrimination and ensuring equality of opportunity.
• Other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post, as asked from time to time.

Qualifications

A clean current driving licence with Category D1 for minibus driving is essential.