Focus Birmingham is a leading local charity dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and supporting those with sight loss. We are currently seeking a dedicated and friendly driver to join our Central resources department. This is a permanent position to be worked every Thursday and Friday, for 10 hours a week, shifts will be between the hours of 7.00am to 5.30pm
Role Overview
As a driver you will play a crucial role in transporting adults with complex needs to and from our day centre. Your primary focus will be on safety and providing excellent customer service. This role requires a caring and helpful attitude, ensuring all service users feel comfortable and reassured.
Key Responsibilities
- Always maintain a professional and welcoming demeanour
- Safely transport service users according to a scheduled transport
- Conduct routine vehicle checks to ensure cleanliness and safety, reporting any issues to the Fleet Coordinator
- Ensure all safety equipment (First Aid boxes, PPE, infection control boxes, rescue medication, fire safety equipment) is in good condition and report any restocking needs
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly vehicle checks and communicate findings to the Fleet Coordinator
- Liaise with staff and relatives to exchange key information about service users
- Assist service users including those in wheelchairs, with entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
- Participate in all necessary training, including mandatory e-learning and adherence to Focus Birmingham policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
- A full, current driving license with no more than 6 points
- D1 entitlement or PCV license (if test passed after January 1997)
- Good driving standards previous minibus experience is advantageous
- Friendly, approachable attitude and understanding of the needs of adults with disabilities
Desirable Qualifications
- MIDAS driver accreditation
- Advanced driving training (ROSPA/IAM)
- ROSPA defensive driving training
- Experience with minibus tail life use and clamping
- Experience working with individuals with visual impairments and other complex needs
Benefits
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Discount for carers
- Additional concessionary day leave
- Hero of the month scheme
- Subsidised food
- Life assurance scheme
- Christmas shut down
Why join us?
At Focus, we’re all about making lives better. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares – helping people live more independently and with purpose. If you want a role where work really matters, this is the place to be.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds