Rehab Group Hiring for DRIVER Job at Waterford , Ireland Full Time

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.

Driver

Waterford Resource Centre,

Waterford, Ireland, X91XH27

Fixed Term, Full Time 39hrs

Job Purpose

To transport those who use our services as required in a responsible and safe manner maintaining the highest standard of driving, in accordance with the Road Safety Authority Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

Minimum Education & Skills required

• Valid Bus Driving Licence i.e Full D Licence
• Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of bus driving.
• Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy manner, internally and externally in order to comply with accepted standards and legal regulations.
• Report any incidents that take place while in charge of the vehicle to the Manager to ensure a safe provision of service.
• Use appropriate lifting/handling techniques and aids/adaptations in order to ensure safe entry and exit from the bus and compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

Additional requirements

• To provide personal assistance in required aspects of Service user’s needs, promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including accompanying service users to locations out with the service
• Provide a quality and continuously improving service in order to meet the needs of those who use our services.

Staff Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• 27 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

Closing Date: Friday 25th November 2022

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer