Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job purpose
The main purpose of the job is transporting our SkILs Support Workers by car to peoples homes who are using the service. The SkILs Reablement Service offers care and support for adults and older people The SkILs Reablement service is delivered by trained and competent staff to provide short term care and support to adults in Leeds to enable them to develop and regain daily living skills to maximise independence.To ensure SkILs Support Workers are transported safely and efficiently across the city, enabling them to make best use of their working hours, providing care and support to people who require it.
Responsibilities
- To drive an allocated vehicle in order to collect passengers from an agreed pick up address to agreed destinations at the specified time
- To comply with the Local Operational Procedure requirement for safe vehicle checks e.g. daily visual inspection of tyres, lights, oil etc.
- To use technology and communication equipment as necessary.
- To ensure that essential records relating to the work of the post e.g. vehicle log sheets, timesheets, safety documents etc. are completed fully, promptly and accurately.
- To ensure that all resources used e.g. vehicles and equipment, are kept clean, safe, in good order and condition and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
- To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with established health and safety procedures using issued PPE where appropriate and to report defects, and safety concerns to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager
- To liaise with Business Support Officers to obtain programme of work.
- You will transport safely and securely confidential client data for the purposes of collections.
- To work as part of a team and to share best practice with colleagues.
- To advise the management team of any problems relating to the vehicle.
- To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and line manager.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
- The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Essential requirementsIt is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- To be able to drive a manual vehicle.
- Ability to use computer logistic systems and email and scanning equipment
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to maintain records accurately.
- To respect the need for confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and members
- of the public
- Ability to identify issues that need to be referred to a manager
- Ability to use manual and computer information recording systems
- Ability to undertake the mandatory in service training for the role
- Ability to follow and understand manufactures information regarding equipment.
- Possession of licences/qualifications relevant to the work of the post e.g. appropriate driving licences.
- Knowledge of the requirements of policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety, and COSHH regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality
- Awareness of the use of databases, email and internet sites
- Experience of using computerised information recording systems.
- Experience of communicating with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Experience of safe Moving and Handling of objects practice.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embraceLeeds City Council Values and Behavioursand codes of conduct
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering theBest City Ambitionof Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employees responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirementsIt is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
- Knowledge of Data Protection
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults
- Experience of working with disabled people and carers.
