Minibus Driver:
Reports to: Hub Manager
Salary: SP1 £13,276.82 per year (£12.77/hr)
Part time: 20hrs per week/4hrs per day: 07.30– 9.30; 15.00- 17.00 Based at: Newcastle Hub NE3 3RY
Journey’s Drivers transport people with learning disabilities from their homes to & from our Hubs. Minibus drivers normally work between (Monday-Friday)07.30– 9.30; 15.00- 17.00. Hours may marginally vary due to traffic and weather conditions.
Our minibus Drivers must be confident drivers of vehicles. Good local knowledge is essential together with an understanding of the needs of families/people with learning disabilities.
Drivers will be working with vulnerable adults. You will have key role in ensuring Safeguarding at all times.
- All Staff at Journey must have an enhanced DBS Disclosure before starting their work with us. Successful applicants who have registered on the DBS update service need to provide an original copy of their certificate for us to conduct an online check.
- MiDAS, COVID, First Aid and Safeguarding training forms part of induction training.
Principal Duties:
Drivers will have a current D1 driver’s licence and have an interest in working with people with learning disabilities.
He/she will:
- Transport Clients to and from our service a.m. and p.m.;
- Ensure the health & safety of Clients in transit;
- Complete daily checks to ensure vehicle safety before departure;
- Report vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents;
- Check water / oil and petrol levels every day (diesel and ad blue), and to refuel/fill as needed;
- Maintain the cleanliness of the inside and outside of the minibus including taking the minibus to a commercial car wash;
- Inform the Business Administrator of changes to transportation routes or Clients’ needs;
- Ensure confidentiality of Clients’ personal data at all times in transit including Clients’ names and addresses;
- Take responsibility for any equipment issued by Journey Enterprises including ID badge, keys, mobile telephone etc.
- To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description. This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. The major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Core Responsibilities: All Staff
- To ensure the Safeguarding of Clients within service at all times;
- To maintain safe working practices, ensuring Health & Safety at work both on site and within Journey’s outreach activities;
- To promote Journey’s mission and values;
- To champion equality & diversity and inclusion for everyone;
- To follow Journey’s policies and procedures;
Terms and Conditions Contracts are offered on a permanent basis. Employees are provided with 36 days leave/annum pro rata, a contributory pension scheme, a healthcare package, holiday buy-back scheme and a Journey promotional items welcome pack. Staff are also offered discounted lunches and free refreshments. The Charity operates between 08.30 – 16.30 from Monday – Thursdays and 08.30 – 16.00 on Fridays. All Staff who work for six hours continuously must take half an hour for lunch daily.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £13,276.82 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Full D1 drivers licence (required)
- dbs (preferred)
Work Location: In person
