Driver
We’re hiring
Driver
Children’s Team - Langside School, Poole
We are looking to recruit a Driver to transport the pupils from their homes to the school and back in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.
Monday to Friday 8am to 9am & 3pm-4pm
1 hour additional 4pm-5pm per week on variable days , you will be given as much notice as possible to advise which day this is needed each week.
More about the role…
This role requires staff to:
Driving school vehicle
Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of Passengers and Staff.
Perform and record daily vehicle checks to ensure “road readiness”.
Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents
Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
Refuel vehicles as required.
Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage.
Maintain and help to promote the organisation’s image.
Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time-to-Work within the constraints and guidelines as set out in the company handbook.
To undertake any other associated duties as required by the school.
Take responsibility for health and safety of the organisations vehicle and users.
Essential skills required:
Experience of working with people who have physical or learning difficulty.
A full Manual driving license that you have held for over 12 months.
Due to insurance you must have no more than 6 points on your license
Enhanced DBS Check
Must be over 21 ( for company insurance)
Either completed Medical Emergency Training or willingness to do so
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
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