Job Title: Driver with D1 Licence and CPC Card

Location : Harrow

Salary : £14 per hour

Hours: 35 hrs /week.

ABOUT US

Seva Care is a leading specialist care provider known for its forward thinking and innovative services for those with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We provide residential, respite, supported living and day care services to our clients.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To drive any Seva Care minibus in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring the safety of passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times when undertaking duties for Seva Care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES

• Transport all clients to and from their authorised locations. You will be required to work with a wide range of people, including elderly and disable adults.

• Drive an agreed daily route plan for journeys, seeking prior agreement to any route changes to achieve a practical and cost effective route.

• Assist clients on and off the vehicle if required, using the steps or tail lift, ensuring wheelchairs are clamped etc. in order to prevent accidents and meet good 'moving and handling’ practice.

• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately to the Manager/Transport Team Leader.

• Ensure that, as far is reasonably practicable, all scheduled timings are adhered to.

• Maintain and help to promote a good company image, working attire should be worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition.

• ID badge must be worn all the time during duty.

• To complete all necessary paperwork, e.g. fuel issue sheets, defect reports.

• Refuel vehicles as required.

• Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time-to-time.

• Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Hold a Driving Licence with a D1 entitlement and CPC card.

• Hold a Driving Licence for a minimum of 2 years.

• Aged between 21 and 68 years of age.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Awareness of the needs of people with disabilities.

• Awareness of the needs of elderly people

• Willing to undertake training as appropriate.

Note: This job will involve travelling between service users homes. No job description can be considered complete and this job description will be subject to review and may be amended following consultation to reflect any changes that may occur and to meet the needs of the Company and its service users.

This vacancy is shift work. Your availability for work shall be agreed with you in advance.

Working hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30AM- 10:00AM then 2:30PM - 5:00PM

There may be a requirement to work additional hours during busy periods.

Weekends work is sometimes necessary.