Job Description:
Wheelchair Accessible
Minibus Driver
Barley Mow Park, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7ST
Phone: 07572502180 E-mail: lynn.summerside@bactivenbfit.co.uk Web: www.bactivenbfit.co.uk
SALARY:
£12.50 per hour.
LOCATION:
Barley Mow Park, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7ST
REPORTING TO:
Lynn Summerside - Managing Director, Jasmine Anderson - Business Development Manager
HOURS OF WORK:Minimum of 16 hours per week.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Carry out drivers' daily checks as per B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC's guidelines before taking the vehicle on the road.
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Report any vehicle defects and faults as per B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC's guidelines and procedures.
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Ensure the vehicle is in a clean condition (inside and out) before and after use.
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Refuel vehicle as required.
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Be responsible for the safety and comfort of your passengers and be aware of relevant minibus legislation.
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Be able to use the passenger lift/ramp in a safe and responsible manner.
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Ensure the correct use of the appropriate wheelchair tie-downs and passenger restraint systems.
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When necessary, assist passengers when entering and leaving the vehicle.
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Maintain simple vehicle and driver records.
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Work in a helpful, caring, confidential manner, within the aims and objectives of B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC.
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Be self-motivated and sensitive to your passengers' and colleagues' needs and wishes.
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Inform B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC immediately of any changes to your health or occurrences (e.g. endorsements) that affect your driving licence or ability to drive.
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Notify B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC soon as possible of any incidents or accidents affecting passenger safety whilst on duty.
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Work within B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC's Health and Safety guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Driving 3+ years
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MiDAS certificate
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Candidate will need to pass an enhanced DBS check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Proven experience working with older adults (50+) in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
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First Aid Certificate
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Safeguarding Certificates
EXPENSES:
B' Active 'N' B' Fit CIC will repay any genuine expenses, (parking charges, telephone calls etc.) on production of receipts, incurred in the course of a journey, so that you are never out of pocket.
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