Handyperson/driver - Ravensthorpe, United Kingdom - Kirklees Council

Kirklees Council

Verified Company

Ravensthorpe, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

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.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

Hours

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Red Laithes Lane, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3DB

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Salary
- £11,249

Working hours are 8am
1
0am and 3pm - 5pm Monday to Friday

North Kirklees Day Opportunities is for Adults who have a learning disability and who may have additional physical disabilities too.

We have four 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 pickups and routes to be travelled and advise of any concerns and difficulties.

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. ***
or phone: 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.Closing date**13 August 2023, 11:55 PM

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