Driver / Handyperson - Highfields

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
20
1
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Permanent
3
£13,403.24

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!

Highfields and Its Staff:

Highfields is a day service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Service users come to our safe, informal, and friendly place to meet others and take part in activities that will help maintain their life skills. It also gives family members and carers a break from their caring roles. 

The centre is warm and welcoming, with different bases for service users including Poppy, Bluebell, Jasmine and Daisy. All bases are decorated with colourful and engaging artwork with some being allergy free zones. We also have an amazing garden for service users, with a greenhouse, sensory walk, and seating area. Service users also enjoy the café and communal area for activities, the sensory and therapy rooms available.

Our team are passionate about their work and having a positive impact in the day-to-day lives of our service users, promoting independence, and making a real difference. You will join a highly skilled staff team who support people to find hobbies they enjoy, while setting and achieving personal goals to take control of their lives. We recognise that some people require high levels of support, but we ensure they have opportunities to be involved in activities that are meaningful to them.

Testimonial from one of our team:

“This is a job for life. It is challenging and rewarding, and you can really make a difference to a service user’s life.”

The Role:

We are looking for a reliable and caring Driver/handyperson to join or team.

You will be responsible for safely transporting service users between their homes and our day centre, ensuring a comfortable and positive experience throughout their journey
You may also be required to undertake basic maintenance of buildings and grounds. 

The working pattern is split shifts, Monday to Friday, 8am - 10am  and 3pm - 5pm  Monday to Friday. These hours are fixed due to service needs

 Key responsibilities will include:

  1. Driver duties of service transport (minibuses)
  2. Safely transport service users to and from the day service
  3. Maintenance of Equipment and Buildings
  4. Assist passengers when boarding and exiting the vehicle
  5. Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle
  6. Porterage
  7. Follow all health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
  8. Miscellaneous

Due to the manual nature of this job a good level of fitness is essential as is the ability and license to drive a light goods vehicle.

You must hold a full and valid manual 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. D1 licence is preferable, however, if you do not hold a D1 an expectation of completing the full D1 driver assessment training is required once in post.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work. 

Ruth Marsh 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.
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26 June 2026, 11:55 PM

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