Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation

Overview

To provide safe, reliable and supportive transport for clients with a disability, ensuring their comfort, dignity and wellbeing at all times.

• Collect clients with a disability from their homes and transport them safely to the centre driving a WAV or pool car
• Return clients to their homes at the end of the day.
• Transport clients to and from external activities, appointments and outings as required.
• Support and supervise clients during journeys, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times.
• Safely secure wheelchairs and mobility equipment in the wav using approved restraints.
• Carry out basic vehicle safety checks (e.g. tyre pressure, oil and fluid levels) in line with Department for Transport regulations, recording that checks have been completed.
• Follow all organisational driving policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure vehicles are fuelled as required.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe and presentable condition, both inside and out.
• When not driving, assist with cleaning pool vehicles, supporting group activities, or carrying out cleaning duties within the centre as required.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety responsibilities at all times.
• Work in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures.
• Act at all times in the best interests of clients and the organisation.