Care Plus Group

Bank Driver/Attendant

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Job summary

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.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Bank Driver/Attendant

Department: Transport

Base: Doughty Road Depot, Grimsby, DN32 0LL

Bank - 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)

Salary Range 2 £20702 (under 23) - £21190 (over 23) pro rata per annum.

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 will maintain appropriate records in connection with the use of vehicles and will be responsible for vehicle and safety checks.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,702 to £21,190 a year Range 2 £20,702 (under 23) - £21,190 (over 23)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-24-21

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Doughty Road Depot

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN32 0LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to keep legible and accurate records
  • Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Effective team working
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

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.

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

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.
Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to keep legible and accurate records
  • Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Effective team working
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

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.

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

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.

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

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Laura Sparkes-Tedde

07825125920

Details

Date posted

02 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,702 to £21,190 a year Range 2 £20,702 (under 23) - £21,190 (over 23)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-24-21

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Doughty Road Depot

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN32 0LL


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