Driver (Minibus)

CISWO; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

Group Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health cash plan, including

Job summary

CISWO in Pontefract is seeking a Driver (Minibus) to join our charity transport team. The role focuses on providing a safe, efficient and reliable service for clients attending the Thornycroft Centre, including handling mobility needs and ensuring courteous, timely journeys.

The position is part-time with split shifts on Mondays and Thursdays (7.30am-10am and 2.30pm-5pm). A DBS check is required, and you may travel to other locations as needed to support the centre's outreach services.

Qualifications

• D1 driving licence required.
• DBS check will be required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients are transported safely, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Assist clients to access and exit the vehicle and operate the tail lift where appropriate.
• Work as part of the Centre team to plan and deliver outreach services.
• Assist Centre Co-ordinator with delivery of services within the Centre when required.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns immediately to the Centre Co-ordinator.
• Promote the service to attract new clients and handle payments accurately.
• Carry out vehicle maintenance checks and records, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Category D1 Licence

Good communication

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Customer service

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Flexible to split shifts

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Job Title: Driver (Minibus)

Location: Thornycroft Centre, Pontefract

Job type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: Monday and Thursday, 10 hours per week/5 hours per day, split shifts 7.30am-10am and 2.30pm-5pm (times can vary slightly depending on the route)

Salary: £6,743.73, 10 hours per week (FTE £25,289)

About the Role

You will assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and reliable transport service for our clients who attend the Thornycroft Centre in Pontefract, and you may be required to travel to and from other locations for the purposes of the charity. The hours are typically a split shift pattern of 7.30am-10am and 2.30pm-5pm, however these times can vary slightly depending on the route. We are currently looking for an additional driver to join our team, covering Monday and Thursday each week.

Learn more about of Thorneycroft Centre: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1285527543749424

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure clients are transported to and from the Centre in a safe, courteous and timely manner including those with disabilities or mobility issues.

• Where appropriate, courteously assist clients to access and exit the vehicle, including the safe operation of the vehicle’s tail lift.

• To work as part of the Centre team to plan and deliver outreach services, ensuring that clients are transported safely.

• To assist colleagues and Centre Co-ordinator on occasion with the delivery of services within the Centre if required.

• To identify and report any concerns regarding client welfare and safeguarding immediately to the Centre Co-Ordinator.
• Support the Centre Co-ordinator to promote and market the service to encourage new clients to the Centre.
• To be able to accurately handle cash, operate a contactless payment device and maintain appropriate records to account for all transactions.

• To support the Centre Co-ordinator to ensure the vehicle is serviced and maintained according to safety guidelines and legislation.

• To carry out and record daily maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle, report any discrepancies/faults, and remedy where possible.

• Undertake duties associated with regular cleaning of the vehicle and any relevant equipment.
• Comply with all statutory and other legal duties and responsibilities relating to the post and vehicle.
• Ensure that the vehicle is left secure and in a safe condition when unattended.

• To attend training and staff meetings as and when necessary.

• To comply with all CISWO’s Policies and Procedures.
• Any other reasonable duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Driving Licence with Category D1
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player and ability to work independently
• An understanding of safeguarding / health and safety when working with this client group
• Understanding and empathy with the client group
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with client information
• Has a professional, friendly and caring manner
• Flexibility to work split shifts and be available at short notice
• A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• A satisfactory DBS check will be required

Desirable

• Previous driving experience in a work capacity
• MIDAS qualification
• To have an awareness/understanding of safeguarding issues
• Experience of cash handling
• Understanding of the issues faced by former miners and former mining communities

Employee Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Group Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health cash plan, including discounted gym membership

This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the jobholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the jobholder will be required to work.

This job description may be subject to review and/ or amendment at any time to reflect the requirements of the job.