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NHS Jobs; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Overtime

Coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services are seeking a Bank Driver to operate a 7 seater mini bus on a casual/flexible basis. Shifts cover the morning and/or evening across a 7 day rota.

Applicants must be 21+ and hold a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years, with duties including vehicle checks, refuelling and maintaining cleanliness. Benefits include flexible hours with overtime opportunities, coaching and regular appraisal, and ongoing supervision and peer support.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule.
• Willing to work unsupervised.
• Good customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive our 7 seater mini bus on a casual/flexible basis.
• Cover shifts on an ad-hoc basis across a 3 hour morning and/or 3 hour evening rota.
• Ensure vehicle is refuelled, checked before and after trips, kept clean and report faults/damage.

Skills

D1 Licence

Local knowledge

Navigation by Sat Nav

Scheduling

Independent work

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Long Eaton Day Servicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service. We are looking for aBank Driverwho is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus working on a casual/ flexible basis. You will be offered shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to cover 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening across a 7 day rota. Please note: For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
• Knowledge of the local area
• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule
• Willing to work unsupervised
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet?

• Well offer you £13.00 per hour (£14,56 per hour inclusive of 12% A/L entitlement)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Each casual / bank shift constitutes a separate engagement and shall be deemed to be unconnected. Between periods of work there are no subsisting obligations on either party. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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