Driver/ Handyperson

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
One 20 hours role available or two 10 hours roles (Monday to Friday 8am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm)
2
Red Laithes Court
Permanent
3
£5,016.76 or £10,033.51

Working hours are 8am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm Monday to Friday

One 20 hours role available or two 10 hours roles working mornings or afternoons. 

North Kirklees Day Opportunities is for Adults who have a learning disability and who may have additional physical disabilities too. We have six bases where we provide support for over eighty people every day to enable them to maintain and improve their independence skills, make new friends and to find activities in the community that they would like to access as well as having activities in the bases.

As a driver, you will be required to:

  • Assist when required to ensure the safe transfer of passengers to and from the vehicle at their destination and/or home.
  • Ensure that wheelchairs are clamped safely and people secured in their seats in accordance with the Code of Practice.
  • Liaise with the Manager regarding daily pick-ups and routes to be travelled and advise of any concerns and difficulties.
  • Come into contact with the public and family/ carers and pass on the relevant information.
  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • Undertake ongoing training to meet the needs of the role.

Please note that you may be transporting service users by yourself.

Requirements for this job:

  • You must hold a full and valid driving licence - with category D1. You must also be willing to undertake and pass the Kirklees Council driving test and travel between sites using a Council vehicle.
  • Experience of home and outdoor maintenance.
  • Knowledge of basic maintenance e.g. working with electrical appliances.
  • Understanding of basic gardening.
Simon Britton is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

31 October 2021, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.