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Driver Support Worker

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Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Permanent, Part time

No DBS check required

£23,114 progressing to £23,500


Advert Information

Job Title: Driver Support Worker
Location: Various Locations Countywide
Salary: £23,114 (£11.98 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £23,500 (£12.19 per hour)
Hours: 25 - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 25-hour posts are driver only split shifts 2.5 hours am / 2.5 hours pm
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Locations

Hemel Hempstead: Greenhills Day Service (25 hours, driver only)
Hertford: Ware Road Day Service (30 hours)
St Albans:
St Albans Day Service (25 hours, driver only)
Ware: East Herts Day Service (37 hours)

About the role

We are looking for individuals who will offer care and support to adults with a variety of abilities transporting them to and from their homes to day services in a safe and proper manner.

You will be in possession of a valid UK Driving License with a category D1 entitlement (This enables you to drive larger vehicles and no longer forms part of a standard driving licence, D1 will be present on driving licences pre 1997 or if you have completed an additional driving test specifically for the D1 entitlement).

You will be required to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and carry out daily and weekly checks on the vehicle. You may be required to join in activities with people we support and assist with an individual's personal care needs where necessary.

You will be required to complete manual handling tasks for people we support in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and the role will involve a degree of bending, crouching and kneeling. Candidates should have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job role.

What you will do

Driver Support Worker:
  • Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.
  • Support people to access or take part in a range of activities on or off site.
  • Provide emotional and physical support, which may include supporting with personal care tasks.
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.
25 hour split shift Driver only:
  • Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.
What you'll need
  • A category D1 entitlement on driving licence. (Please check before applying for the position)
  • Previous driving experience, which may include driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team
  • Be able to demonstrate how your work puts the person at the centre of your practice and promotes a commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
This is an apply anytime vacancy, so candidates will be considered as and when applications are received.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

Closing date: Sun 27/10/2024 at 06:00
Job reference: HCC24652
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