Driver with Caring Duties

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Job: Bus Driver with Caring Duties

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: These posts will be full-time and temporary for 2-6 months.

X 2 posts will be based in Armagh

X1 in Craigavon

X 1 in Newry

We are seeking a reliable, caring and flexible Driver with Caring Duties to join our Transport Department. The successful candidate will transport service users safely to and from Trust facilities, centres and outings, provide assistance to individuals with mobility needs, and undertake the delivery of supplies and equipment.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Experience driving vehicles with more than 16 passenger seats.
• Hold a full, current UK driving licence with unrestricted PCV Category D entitlement, including manual vehicles.
• Hold a valid Driver CPC qualification/card and meet the required CPC training requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be flexible, responsible and able to use their own initiative.
• Understand the care needs of older people and individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
• Have knowledge of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust geographical area.
• Successfully complete the Trust driving test.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with older people or individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
• Experience operating passenger lifts and ramps.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport and assist service users, including wheelchair users and people with mobility needs.
• Operate and maintain Trust vehicles, ensuring they are clean, safe and roadworthy.
• Deliver supplies, equipment and other items as required.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and report defects or accidents promptly.
• Participate in relevant training and on-call duties when required.

Mandatory Training Requirements

• Tai lift Training
• Trust Mandatory Training, ie Safeguarding etc.

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