Job title: Driver
Location: City Wide
Hours: 35 hours - Split shifts morning and afternoon (08:00-13:00 & 17:00 – 22:00 hrs).
These posts will involve working alternate weekends.
Salary: £23,151 - £23,892 pro rata
Introduction to the Team
SkILs reablement support helps people get their independence back at home after an illness, injury, or life change.
The SkILs Service supports adults with various requirements from a range of communities, using a person-centred approach, to enable them to maximise their independence and recovery.
About the role
- You will be transporting several SkILs Support Workers by car daily to people’s homes who are using the service.
- You will use technology and communication equipment as necessary.
- You will ensure that essential records relating to the work of the post e.g. vehicle log sheets, timesheets, safety documents etc. are completed fully, promptly and accurately.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that all resources used e.g. vehicles and equipment, are kept clean, safe, in good order and condition and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
- You will undertake your work in accordance with established health and safety procedures using issued PPE where appropriate and to report defects, and safety concerns to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager
What you will bring to the role
You must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities.
A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues.
Skills, experience and qualifications
- UK Driving Licence
Benefits of working with Leeds City Council
- Essential car user allowance for running costs and mileage
- flexible working patterns subject to service requirements
- A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- Annual travel card scheme (bus and train pass)
- Training and development opportunities
- A range of staff benefits that support your wellbeing and help you save money with local and national businesses
Other information
- candidates must demonstrate the right to work in the UK
- a DBS check will be required for this role
How to apply
Apply online via apply now button.
Special Conditions
This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Bailey on 07891 278416
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Adults’ barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job purpose
The main purpose of the job is transporting our SkILs Support Workers by car to people’s homes who are using the service. The SkILs Reablement Service offers care and support for adults and older people – The SkILs Reablement service is delivered by trained and competent staff to provide short term care and support to adults in Leeds to enable them to develop and regain daily living skills to maximise independence. To ensure SkILs Support Workers are transported safely and efficiently across the city, enabling them to make best use of their working hours, providing care and support to people who require it.
Responsibilities
- To drive an allocated vehicle in order to collect passengers from an agreed pick up address to agreed destinations at the specified time
- To comply with the Local Operational Procedure requirement for safe vehicle checks e.g. daily visual inspection of tyres, lights, oil etc.
- To use technology and communication equipment as necessary.
- To ensure that essential records relating to the work of the post e.g. vehicle log sheets, timesheets, safety documents etc. are completed fully, promptly and accurately.
- To ensure that all resources used e.g. vehicles and equipment, are kept clean, safe, in good order and condition and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
- To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with established health and safety procedures using issued PPE where appropriate and to report defects, and safety concerns to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager
- To liaise with Business Support Officers to obtain programme of work.
- You will transport safely and securely confidential client data for the purposes of collections.
- To work as part of a team and to share best practice with colleagues.
- To advise the management team of any problems relating to the vehicle.
- To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and line manager.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
- The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- To be able to drive a manual vehicle.
- Ability to use computer logistic systems and email and scanning equipment
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to maintain records accurately.
- To respect the need for confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and members
- of the public
- Ability to identify issues that need to be referred to a manager
- Ability to use manual and computer information recording systems
- Ability to undertake the mandatory in service training for the role
- Ability to follow and understand manufactures’ information regarding equipment.
- Possession of licences/qualifications relevant to the work of the post e.g. appropriate driving licences.
- Knowledge of the requirements of policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety, and COSHH regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality
- Awareness of the use of databases, email and internet sites
- Experience of using computerised information recording systems.
- Experience of communicating with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Experience of safe Moving and Handling of objects practice.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
- Knowledge of Data Protection
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults
- Experience of working with disabled people and carers.
