About this role
Job summary
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
The aims of the Transport Service are to provide safe, accessible and efficient transport means to vulnerable people in order that they can participate in the services offered by Day Opportunities for vulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.
Main duties of the job
Bank Driver/Attendant
Team: Transport
Base: Cromwell Road Resource Centre / Vehicles located at Westgate Park, Charlton Street Depot, Grimsby
Bank hours as and when required - hours that may need covering are 7.30 to 10.30 am and 2.00 to 5.00 pm (1.00 to 4.00pm on a Friday)
£24,853 pro rata per annum you will be appointed on a fixed salary point.
You will be responsible for the safe transportation of service users to and from their homes, to any venue within the area, providing assistance, supervision and support, ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and Road Traffic legislation are adhered to in relation to transportation and vehicle safety.
You must hold D1 driving licence or PSV, have experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs and have recent experience of driving in the local area. You must have knowledge of and the ability to carry out vehicle checks and be able to complete associated documents. Effective communication and customer care skills are essential.
For further information and an informal discussion please contact Paul Power on telephone number 07825 125920.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
Person Specification
Other Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements in order to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications Essential
D1 driving entitlement
Desirable
P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement Driver Qualification Card (CPC) Literacy and numeracy level 2 qualification Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
Experience Essential
Recent experience of driving within the local area Experience of driving vehicles carrying up to a maximum of 16 passengers Experience of carrying out comprehensive vehicle safety checks
Desirable
Experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to drive safely and within road traffic legislation requirements Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility Ability to work to departmental procedures and where appropriate on own initiative Ability to keep legible and accurate records Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks Effective customer care skills Effective communication skills Ability to build positive inter-personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues Effective team working Ability to demonstrate an empathetic approach Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations Ability to support service users Ability to lift and move equipment e.g. wheelchairs Ability to administer basic First Aid
Desirable
Use of Outcomes Tools.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Care Plus Group
Address Care Plus Group
Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)