Driver (Mobile Youth Venue)

Overview

We are looking for a driver to take our Mobile Youth Venue from its depot to locations around Waltham Forest. This person will support our youth work team by: safely bringing the vehicle to our sessions, setting up the facilities and supporting the team in providing youth work activities and support to young people. This role is for two four hour sessions per week (afterschool time).

A kind and friendly personality is essential. Willingness to work with young people (mostly teenagers) is also important, experience in working this age group would be helpful.

Please note: A completed application form will be required along with x3 references and a DBS check in order to comply with our safeguarding requirements.

Duties

• Complete necessary checks on the MYV (oil, water, lights etc.) to make sure that the vehicle is roadworthy before leaving the depot. Ensure the vehicle is not used if it is unsafe to do so.
• Drive the MYV vehicle from the depot to youth work sessions in a safe, legal and professional way, ensuring that it arrives on time and is ready for service.
• Check fuel levels for the vehicle and generator and refill if necessary.
• Communicate with colleagues when it is safe to do so, about any delays or issues which will affect the start of a session.
• Ensure equipment is accessible and working for the youth workers and young people during the sessions.
• Participate in youth work sessions, assisting the youth work team as needed and engaging positively with the young people attending.
• Report any faults or concerns to the Branch Leader as soon as practical.
• Ensure the vehicle is left tidy at the end of each use and is parked and secured back at the depot.

Other Responsibilities: **

• Reflect the values of the organisation at all times while on duty.
• Behave in a friendly and professional way to young people and colleagues
• Complete necessary administrative tasks and paperwork relevant to their work.
• Meet regularly with the Line Manager for formal supervision.
• Ensure that all relevant Worth Unlimited policies are implemented throughout any work carried out including Child Protection policy.
• Attend training as required to fulfil the role of a professional driver. Examples are Health & Safety training, Child Protection training and Disability Discrimination training.
• Complete other reasonable tasks appropriate to the post as deemed necessary by the Branch Leader.

Requirements

• Ability to drive a large vehicle safely and with confidence (A FULL, UP TO DATE DRIVING LICENSE MUST BE HELD)
• Ability to understand and work within professional and personal boundaries
• Ability to relate to young people and develop positive relationships
• A positive outlook
• Patient
• Accepting/non-judgmental/understanding
• Flexible
• Willing to work within our ethos and values
• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to protecting children and young people from harm
• Able to keep calm in difficult situations
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Able to undertake afternoon/evening work

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.93 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waltham Forest: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Available for x2 afternoon sessions per week, (approx. 3-7pm)
• Comfortable working directly with children and young people

Location:

• Waltham Forest (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/03/2025