Day Service - Driver

Autism Together; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a Day Service Driver in Wirral to support adults with autism across multiple sites. You will drive groups to day service activities, ensure vehicle cleanliness, and record journey details while maintaining the safety and well-being of participants.

The role requires a full UK driving license and a compassionate, patient approach. You will join a friendly team within a forward-thinking charity that values safeguarding and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving license is required.
• Passion for providing high-quality support and care is essential.
• Ability to motivate others is important.
• Patient, inspiring and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals and groups between sites as directed by management.
• Take groups out to day service activities.
• Keep vehicles clean and well maintained.
• Record journey details accurately.
• Report vehicle issues to estates/facilities and managers.
• Supervise individuals and small groups when driving and as needed.
• Record observations and complete required documentation.

Skills

Full UK Driving license

Patience

Motivation to help others

Empathy toward vulnerable people

Job description

Day Service - Driver

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.

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:

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.

This is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. This Job Description is subject to amendment, following consultation with the post holder.

Please note that this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information Assets and Cybersecurity

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.

Data Protection Act / GDPR

We are all expected to be aware of the Data Protection Act/GDPR and to follow the local Codes of Practice to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard confidential information

About the role

Responsible to: Firstly, to the Service Manager then ultimately Head of Services

Accountable to: Activity Manager, Service Manager and Head of Day Services

Relationships: To establish and maintain good relationships with all staff and people we support.

Location: You may be required to work at any location within the organisation.

Hours: 37 hours & 30 minutes per week

Monday - Friday

9am - 4:30 pm

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• 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.