Passenger Transport Driver

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Purpose of Job To work as a cover driver, as required, providing comfortable, reliable and dignified transport for older disabled people in Southwark and Lambeth. To drive older, disabled people to and from Stones End Day Centre, working with the support workers to ensure they are transported in comfort and safety. To be responsible for the minibus, maintaining the highest standards of routine maintenance, cleanliness, security, driving, health & safety and compliance with all aspects of the law. To represent AUKLS to our service users and the wider community. Key Tasks To attend the Centre at agreed shift time and participate in team meetings detailing the plan for the day and which service users are to be collected. Shifts patterns are Monday to Friday between xxx – xxx and xxx to xxx (approximately 5 hours per day). Take responsibility for the safe and effective maintenance and daily checks of the minibus including accurate recording of mileage. Drive the minibus to and from service users’ homes, ensuring individuals are transported in accordance with the daily schedule. To provide physical support to those with mobility problems including those using wheelchairs, walking sticks or frames in a sensitive and safe way, respecting the individuals’ condition, needs and wishes to enter and disembark from the minibus safely. Ability to operate the tail-lift and secure wheelchairs required. In the event of an accident, to check passengers for injuries, re-assure and calm them whilst awaiting assistance from the emergency services. To apply, if necessary, first aid within the limits of your ability. Be responsible for the security and legitimate use of AUKLs fuel card. To work as part of the team and to maintain effective and open lines of communication. To undertake any other such duties as may be required and as directed by the Manager including contributing fully to AUKLS wider work and its achievement of its stated values, mission and objectives.
Location:
Greater London

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