Day Service - Driver

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Together in Wirral is seeking compassionate Day Service Support Workers to join our team. You will support adults with autism to develop skills, independence and confidence, and accompany them on day service activities.

Join a warm, friendly charity that values safeguarding, empathy and teamwork. A driving role with an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives through person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving license.
• Passion for providing high-quality care.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Patient, inspiring, and sensitive to vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals/groups between sites as requested by the Service Manager or deputy.
• Take groups of individuals out to complete day service activities.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and in good state of repair.
• Record details of all journeys.
• Report any problems with vehicles to estates and facilities and Service Manager.
• Supervise individuals and small groups during driving and other times as required.
• Report observations and complete other documentation as appropriate.

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity during an exciting period of growth. You'll be part of a warm, friendly team, supporting adults with autism to develop their skills, independence, and confidence. Main purpose of the role:

• To transport individuals and groups of people we support between various sites, as requested by the Service Manager, or his/her deputy.
• To take groups of individuals out to complete day service activities
• To ensure that all vehicles are kept clean, and in a good state of repair.
• To record details of all journeys
• To report any problems with the vehicles to estates and facilities and Service Manager
• To supervise individuals and small groups of people we support both when driving, and, when requested, at other times.
• To report any observations, and complete other documentation, as appropriate.

Other tasks

Other tasks: Where appropriate, to undertake training, conducive to personal development All staff are required to always represent Autism Together in a professional and responsible manner. Staff are required to undertake, in exceptional circumstances, and following prior consultation, other duties which may, from time to time be specified by senior management. As with all post in the organisation, a high degree of confidentiality is always expected. At no time will the post holder discuss the individual people we support, their families or other confidential matters connected with Autism Together and its staff, outside of the organisation. Notwithstanding, under our confidential reporting policy you will be required to raise any concerns, particularly those concerns which may be deemed a matter of safeguarding the people we support., As part of your role you will be responsible as an Information Asset Owner in supporting the organisation with cyber security and in its protection of its information assets.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving license.
• A passion for providing high - quality support and care.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Must be patient, inspiring, and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people.

Desired criteria

• A passion for a career in the care sector.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services for autistic people, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Day Service Support Workers to join our team in the Wirral.