Driver

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a driver with a passion for making a difference to others. Helping provide an efficient, safe and reliable transport service for individual in our care.

You'll be working part time, working 25 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Sheffield Day Services.

Working hours are Monday to Friday on a split day shift, 5 hours per day.

Sheffield Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

• To competently drive the wheelchair accessible vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently
• To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations
• To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely
• To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary
• To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence - Class D1 Licence essential
• Previous experience of transporting passengers
• Previous experience within a Community Transport service
• Previous experience in driving a minibus
• Previous experience of working in a health care environment
• Physically able to assist in the transfer of individuals in our care to and from the vehicles(with aids if required) and clamp the wheelchairs into place
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Sheffield

S13 7PG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)