Support Worker Driver

hireful; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's services is seeking Support Workers with driving duties to assist disabled children and adults. The role involves working in a team to support children with complex needs, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience. Opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

Free Enhanced DBS check

Competitive pay scale with overtime opportunities

Increment after 6 months

Paid training and qualifications

Recognition schemes and staff forums

Discount schemes for shops and services

Qualifications

• Full Manual UK (Category B) Driving Licence required.
• Demonstrable experience as a Driver.

Responsibilities

• Assist people in accessing the community, medical appointments, and activities.
• Support up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition and learning disabilities.

Skills

Driving

Support

Education

NVQ (to be completed within two years)

Job description

Support Worker with additional driving duties – Children's Services

£25,412 - £25,837 per annum, pro rata (£13.17 - £13.39 per hour) plus an additional £1000 per annum for the driving element of the role and the opportunity for an additional £1575 per annum for undertaking additional responsibilities pro rata.

As a Support Worker Driver, you will be using company-owned vehicles (up to nine seater) to assist the people we support in accessing the local community, medical appointments, family contact, and activities.

In order to be considered for these roles, candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• A full, Manual UK (Category B) Driving Licence
• Demonstrable experience as a Driver

Role Overview

Our client is recruiting Support Workers passionate about supporting disabled children and adults. You will work in a team based in one of their Children's Homes supporting up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disabilities, and/or complex health needs.

The organization aims to transform the lives of children and young adults through their commitment to excellence. The work is challenging but rewarding and varied.

Contracts

They offer various contract types:

• Full Time: Average 37 hours/week, with opportunities for additional shifts. Includes both weekday and weekend shifts, with sleep-in shifts on a rota basis, for which an additional flat rate payment is made.
• Weekend: 16, 21.5, or 29 hours/week, with opportunities for extra shifts. Weekend work is between Friday night and Sunday night, with occasional sleep-in shifts.

Training

Staff will receive all necessary training, including mandatory and refresher courses, scheduled in advance. Those without an equivalent or higher qualification will be required to complete an NVQ within two years, paid for by the employee, with full support provided.

Why work for them?

Their staff are dedicated and resilient, committed to transforming lives. There are clear opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization that prioritizes service users.

Additional benefits include:

• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Competitive pay scale with overtime opportunities
• Increment after 6 months
• Additional responsibilities pay up to £2000/year
• Enhanced overtime, holiday, and holiday pay rates
• Paid training and qualifications
• Recognition schemes and staff forums
• Protection schemes and support programs
• Discount schemes for shops and services

All employees must adhere to policies ensuring the safety and welfare of children and adults. The organization is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees to uphold this.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, disclosure of any convictions is required.

An enhanced DBS check is mandatory. All employment offers are subject to safeguarding checks, references, medical, right to work proof, and other pre-employment requirements.

Closing Date: 26/05/2025 at 9am

Please note, sponsorship is not available.