Transport Drivers

**Client Transport Driver**

**5 x client drivers needed for transportation of vulnerable children and adults**
- Responsible to: Lead Officer Fleet Maintenance & Transport
- Responsible for: Client Transport
- Contract Temporary >3-6 months+
- Sector : Public Sector / Government
- PAYE Rate £11.18 ph / Umbrella PAYE rate: £12.53 ph
- Start Time - 09:00 AM End Time 05:30 PM
- Hours Per Week 25.00

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
To provide an efficient and effective transport service, having regard to the needs of clients whilst they are in their care.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Transport and assist passengers with additional needs from their home to and from schools/centres or other destinations points (on the basis of door to door transport).

2. Ensure that passengers are properly assisted prior to and at the end of their journey and have general regard to the health, safety and welfare of the individual.

3. Act as first point of contact between passengers, social care departments, medical profession and other services (e.g. reporting on the physical and mental health of clients) and provide generally for the physical and emotional needs of individuals.

4. Responsible for reporting immediately to management any non contact with passengers.

5. Ensure passenger lists are updated daily and any reporting of issues encountered.

6. Be conversant with moving, handling, coping with emergencies, disability awareness and basic first aid.

7. Comply with all Health and Safety standards and procedures in particular those relating to restraint systems, wheelchair loading and securing equipment.

8. Refrain from the consumption of alcohol at any time, or smoking on the vehicles, whilst on duty.

9. Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles as required in accordance with guidelines and complete vehicle log sheets on a daily basis.

10. Ensure the confidentiality of the post is maintained at all time

11. Refrain from using mobile telephones whilst driving, in vehicle devices to be used for passenger collection and as a means of communication.

Note: Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
**To provide an efficient and effective transport service having regard to the needs of passengers whilst they are in their care.**

**Education and Qualifications**
- Level 2 in Numeracy & Literacy or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate
- Member of Minibus Driver Assessment Scheme

**Experience**
- Previous experience of working with elderly or disabled clients
- Application form and interview
- Skills and Abilities
- Communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Caring individual
- Understanding and perceptions of clients with special needs
- Knowledge of the geography of the local area
- Application form and interview
- Other Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence category D1
- Check driving licence

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 25.00 per week

**Salary**: £11.18-£12.53 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person