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Driver/escort

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Job summary

  • Do you have a UK driving licence?
  • Do you hold a D1 category licence and have, or be willing to undertake a MIDAS qualification?
  • Would you like to be part of an innovative and dynamic team whose aim is to empower and support people living with long term disability?

If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a driver at ourZone, a day centre where people with long term disabilities come to socialise, exercise, and engage in group games and activities.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing a safe and efficient transport service for the day centre members, who require support to attend the centre.

Main duties of the job

  • To be part of a small team of driver/escorts and escorts.
  • To be responsible for safely driving and escorting members to and from the centre.
  • To interact with, and support, members during their time travelling and under the care of the transport team.
  • To meet the needs of ourZone and its members with the support of the rest of the team.
  • To deal with all situations involving members and/or the general public in a professional manner, either face to face or via the telephone and to assist with the enabling of members to attend sessions.

About us

So what else?

  • This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
  • We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
  • We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
  • You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

  • Informal visits can be arranged on request.
  • We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish widows group pension scheme.
  • MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

813-130-1123-LR

Job locations

ourZone

Pattens Lane

Chatham

ME1 2RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ability to drive continuously throughout the shift with frequent stops to home visits
  • To load and unload the vehicle with the equipment provided
  • To demonstrate good keyboard skills with a high standard of accuracy
  • Deliver a high quality service to members, informing them of the status of the home visit
  • Undertaking both driving and escorting duties. The post holder is responsible for the safety of members and staff
  • Assisting passengers and as necessary helping them in and out of the vehicles using the equipment provided (this may involve moving and handling)
  • To review and complete paperwork/folders in the vehicle or regarding the vehicle
  • In the event of an accident, breakdown or any other emergency, to provide timely and appropriate actions and the advice to facilitate the safety, comfort and retrieval of passengers and to arrange the security and recovery of the vehicle in conjunction with the accepted contacts and practices

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ability to drive continuously throughout the shift with frequent stops to home visits
  • To load and unload the vehicle with the equipment provided
  • To demonstrate good keyboard skills with a high standard of accuracy
  • Deliver a high quality service to members, informing them of the status of the home visit
  • Undertaking both driving and escorting duties. The post holder is responsible for the safety of members and staff
  • Assisting passengers and as necessary helping them in and out of the vehicles using the equipment provided (this may involve moving and handling)
  • To review and complete paperwork/folders in the vehicle or regarding the vehicle
  • In the event of an accident, breakdown or any other emergency, to provide timely and appropriate actions and the advice to facilitate the safety, comfort and retrieval of passengers and to arrange the security and recovery of the vehicle in conjunction with the accepted contacts and practices

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Clean driving licence with D1 category
  • Ability to communicate well with members, carers and members of the public
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Advanced driving skills e.g. MIDAS trained
  • Previous experience of working in a health and social care environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to handle varied and challenging situations

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a health and social care environment

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of being caring and compassionate
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Clean driving licence with D1 category
  • Ability to communicate well with members, carers and members of the public
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Advanced driving skills e.g. MIDAS trained
  • Previous experience of working in a health and social care environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to handle varied and challenging situations

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a health and social care environment

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of being caring and compassionate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

ourZone

Pattens Lane

Chatham

ME1 2RB


Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

ourZone

Pattens Lane

Chatham

ME1 2RB


Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Director

Tracy Webb

Tracy.webb2@nhs.net

07983964202

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

813-130-1123-LR

Job locations

ourZone

Pattens Lane

Chatham

ME1 2RB


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