Driver/support Assistant

**Job Description driver/support assistant.**

**This position has two roles**

**Summary of position**

**please note, all applicants must have or agree to have all covid vaccines and associated boosters, this will be stated in contract. We support individuals with complex needs.**

Responsible for the smooth transition of service users whilst in the care of Antonine Court.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- You must carry out vehicle checks on a daily basis in accordance with the vehicle check sheet and return this to your line manager.
- Vehicle log books are used to record all journeys made by Antonine vehicles, A vehicle log book must be kept on the vehicle or handed in to the manager’s office. When the log book is full it should then be returned to your line manager and a new book will be issued.
- When a repair or service is required on your allocated vehicle you must complete a vehicle defect form and pass this to your manager immediately.
- In the event of an accident involving an Antonine vehicle you must adhere to the Antonine Accident reporting procedure. A motor accident form or/and incident report form must be completed. All road traffic accident must be reported within 24 hours, no matter how insignificant.
- Antonine vehicles should contain at least half a tank of fuel at all times as good practice but never less than a quarter of a tank at any time. Vehicles can be refuelled at allocated petrol station. Utilising the correct payment facility
- A copy of your driving licence must be provided and must be in date. It is the staff member’s responsibility to ensure driving licence is in date. Any medication or medical conditions that may cause harm or hazard or affect your ability to drive should be reported to your line manager.
- All Antonine vehicle contain a first aid kit. It is driver’s responsibility to ensure these are replenished when required.
- Observe speed limits and obey road signs
- Ensure all passengers are safely seated and strapped in
- Assist service users to get off/on the bus safely
- Ensure all wheelchairs are safely secured
- Vehicle must be cleaned at least once a week
- Attend team meetings and training relevant to post or when requested by senior manager
- Prepare the best routes known for driving being aware of changes to road conditions/weather/roadworks
- Present licence to be checked quaterly
- Any other reasonable request by management team
- Follow company policy and procedures when carrying out duties

**Job specifications Driver**

**Essential**

**Desirable**

Calm, helpful, flexible manner

Knowledge of local area

Excellent organisational skills

Mechanical knowledge

Ability to work on own

Understanding of the needs of service users with additional needs

Trustworthy and honesty

Previous driving experience

Ability and willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Previous experience of supporting those with additional needs

D1 on licence or relevant

Clean and presentable

Flexible to the needs of the service

Experience of risk assessment

Be aware of legislative changes that take place

Ability to deal with conflict

Full drivers licence with no more than 6 points

Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date

**Purpose of role support assistant**

To support service users whilst they attend Antonine Court, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life either in group settings or on a 1-1 basis. Providing care and support is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role whilst in employment with Antonine Court.

**Key responsibility**

Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes of each service user. Respect service users’ choices and promote their dignity at all times.

It is essential to report any changes or causes for concern to your line manager promptly as all users of Antonine Court have complex needs therefor they rely on you to be aware of their needs and requirements and keep communication a high priority with your staff team. You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice in order to keep service users safe and promote their well-being.

**Duties**

**Care and support**

Give non-discriminatory care and support that values the diverse and unique qualities of each service user. See the whole person and not merely a list of care needs. Carefully listen and observe how service users prefer their care and support to be delivered on a day to day basis. Help them make their own decisions and to be as independent as possible making controlled risks where necessary.

Follow instructions in the care and support plan which has been agreed with each service user. This may include:

- All aspects of personal care
- Showering and bathing
- Dressing and grooming
- Toileting and continence care
- Teeth and dentures
- Taking medicines
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