Driver Meals Service (Casual) - DEE06274

Dundee City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority based in the United Kingdom seeks a casual delivery driver for its community meal service in Dundee. This position involves driving staff, delivering meals, and providing a shopping service. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and demonstrate good communication and numeracy skills. Flexibility to work weekends is necessary, and you will be required to join the PVG Scheme for this regulated role involving vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Health and passenger safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Drive staff and deliver meals.
• Provide a shopping service.
• Be responsible for allocated vehicles.

Skills

Driving skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Standard education

Job description

Job Description

Based at Unit G Charles Bowman Avenue, hours are casual working in the community Meal service as a delivery drive, and this is usually allocated in advance or adhoc (if perhaps the service is needing extra staff or covering absences).

The Community Meal service provides adults in Dundee a meal at lunch time and at tea time, some adults are at risk and require the meal to support with nutrition and wellbeing.

There is no obligation on Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work but we will work with you on allocating shifts.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Lisa Bowring on 01382 307521 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will have a good standard of education.

Responsibilities

You will drive staff, deliver meals, provide a shopping service and be responsible for allocated vehicles.

The Individual

You will have a full current driving licence, knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, health and passenger safety.

You will also have good verbal and written communication skills, numeracy skills, be willing to participate in job related training and to work as part of a team.

You will be able to work weekends.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.