Support Worker

Oakwoods Care Group; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwoods Care Group recherche un conducteur bénévole pour transporter des utilisateurs de services avec des besoins complexes à notre centre de soins. Ce rôle essentiel offre un soutien direct aux individus vulnérables, renforçant leur autonomie et leur connexion avec les soins nécessaires. Un engagement hebdomadaire flexible est souhaité, avec formation complète et remboursement des frais de déplacement.

Benefits

Remboursement des frais de déplacement

Formation complète et induction

Soutien continu de l'équipe de soins dédiée

Qualifications

• Un conducteur avec un permis de conduire propre.
• Excellentes compétences relationnelles et capacité à travailler avec des adultes vulnérables.
• Patient, amical et professionnel.

Responsibilities

• Collecte sécurisée des utilisateurs de services à leur domicile et transport vers le centre de soins.
• Garantir le confort, la dignité et la sécurité des passagers.
• Communiquer toute préoccupation à l'équipe de soins.

Skills

Fiabilité

Gestion du temps

Maturité

Education

Permis de conduire britannique complet et propre

Job description

Location: Ardington House Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EX
Hours: Flexible (weekday mornings and afternoons)
Expenses: Mileage/travel expenses reimbursed
Role Type: Voluntary

Are you a reliable and caring driver looking to give back to your community?

We are currently seeking a Volunteer Transport Driver to provide door-to-door transport for service users with learning disabilities and complex needs attending our respite care home. Your role will be essential in helping individuals access support, maintain independence, and stay connected with the care they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely collect service users from their homes and transport them to the care home
• Drop service users back home at the end of their visit
• Ensure the comfort, dignity, and safety of passengers at all times (Service Users will also be accompanied by support workers)
• Build positive, respectful relationships with service users
• Communicate any concerns to the care team promptly

Requirements

• A full, clean UK driving licence
• A friendly, patient, and professional manner
• Reliability and good time management
• Willingness to undergo:
• A Right to Work check (as required by UK law)
• A Full Enhanced DBS Check (provided at no cost)
• Experience working with vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• A fulfilling volunteer role that directly supports vulnerable individuals
• Full induction and training
• Reimbursement for travel/mileage expenses
• Ongoing support from our dedicated care team

If you’re able to offer a few hours each week and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please download the application form below. Please can you fill the form out and attach it below before applying for this role. Thank you.

Oakwoods Care Group
Ardington House
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
NN1 4EX

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