LOCATION: Covering both Calderdale & Kirklees centres
HOURS: Full and part time hours available
SALARY: 12.21 per hour
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Driving clients to the centres in our minibus and assisting with their care at the centres.
AGE UK PRINCIPLES:
The most valuable asset to Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees are the people involved with the charity. Our approach to recruitment and selection of employees reflects the importance of people to us, the values and the organisation of the charity including:
· To be client centred.
· Deliver services with compassion.
· Value staff and volunteers.
· Be inclusive and embrace equality and diversity.
· Develop trust in our services.
· Everybody working together to achieve the same objectives.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to attracting and recruiting people with a disability. Through the Disability Confident scheme, we are challenging attitudes towards disability, increasing understanding of disability, removing barriers to disabled people and those with long term conditions so that all can reach their full potential and realise their aspirations.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees works in a variety of roles, many of which are based in differing geographical areas of our region.
In order that we can be most effective in the provision and delivery of services and projects to the older people of Calderdale & Kirklees you will need to work as part of a team. You will contribute to and share in the work of the organisation while maintaining an awareness of the political and social environment in which we work.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees’ staff and relevant external organisations, as appropriate to your role.
You will adhere to all roles and responsibilities in line with Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees’ policies and procedures and all legislative requirements.
You will be expected to undertake any other activity requested by your Line Manager(s) that is appropriate to the experience and level of responsibility of the post holder, and to promote the work of Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees whenever possible.
OUTLINE OF POST:
· The post holder will provide driving and escort duties, to ensure the safe transfer of clients to and from the centre.
· The post holder will be responsive to, and understand the changing needs of clients and carers, will monitor clients, and take appropriate action when necessary.
· The post holder will report any concerns about client care to their line manager.
· The post holder will always ensure safe driving management.
· The post holder will support their line managers in the running of the centres.
· The post holder will accept responsibility in all areas of bus safety.
MAIN TASKS:
· The post holder will be expected to work to the aims of Wellbeing Centre Service Standards set out by Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees and Age England Association.
· The post holder will be expected to be aware of current Health and Safety regulations, and to be responsible for reporting issues of concern to their line manager.
· The post holder will be willing to undertake personal care tasks for clients when necessary.
· The post holder will be expected to drive our adapted minibus, or to provide escort duties, as and when necessary following appropriate training.
· The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate training to NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care, together with any other identified relevant training opportunities when available.
· The post holder will be expected to ensure lunch, refreshments and all activities are provided to meet client need.
· The post holder will be available for overtime when the need arises.
· The post holder will be expected to ensure the minibus driven has had all daily safety checks completed by the driver of the day and an evening check to ensure no damage has occurred whilst in use. The reporting of such to their line manager is the daily responsibility of the driver.
· The post holder will always ensure the cleanliness of Age UK transport both internally and externally.
· The post holder will always ensure the cleanliness of Age UK Centres.
· The post holder will accept responsibility for the vehicle, passengers and items carried while the vehicle is in their charge.
· Safe driving techniques and abiding by the rules of the road will be applied at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 37.5 per week
Application question(s):
- Are you a driver with a D1 on your driving licence?
Work Location: In person
