Mini Bus Driver

Ideally you will be an individual with a caring and adaptable approach to your work who maintains a positive attitude at all times. Quick to act on your own initiative you will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be an effective team player.

David Lewis is a modern, forward thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 100 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Job Role:

To carry out general driving duties for the Centre, including transporting clients with multiple disabilities.

To ensure vehicles are up to Centre standards, including cleanliness, safety and general maintenance.

To carry out any other duties, which may be required in connection with the efficient and effective running of our busy Transport Department.

To promote and support awareness of cultural diversity. To ensure that bullying, harassment and intimidation are not tolerated.

To be aware of issues relating to POVA and safeguarding of children and to report any untoward incidents immediately to the appropriate person.

To develop an awareness of all issues around the protection of Service Users and to report all concerns in accordance with centre policies.

To ensure that all health and safety responsibilities are discharged to protect the health and safety of self, employees and comply with best practice and legal requirements

To assist with any other Ad Hoc duties required as and when the business may require them.,

• Free DBS and Update Service


• Paid Training


• Sick pay


• Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)


• Further Education Sponsorship


• Career Progression


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service


• On site gym and swimming pool


• Staff Referral and Reward Scheme
  
  Full current clean driving licence (up to 3 penalty points maximum)


Successful completion of the MIDAS Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme

Experience of working with people with disabilities would be preferable.

A basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements.

Smart appearance

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual's needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis