Part Time Driver

Job summary

We are looking for a part time driver with a passion for making a difference to others. Helping provide an efficient, safe and reliable transport service for individual in our care.You'll be working 25 hours a week (5 hours a day in the morning and in the afternoon), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Sheffield Day Services.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a part time driver with a passion for making a difference to others. Helping provide an efficient, safe and reliable transport service for individual in our care.

You'll be working part time, working 25 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Sheffield Day Services.

Working hours are Monday to Friday on a split day shift, 5 hours per day ( Hours in the morning and Hours in the afternoon).

Sheffield Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

To competently drive the wheelchair accessible vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently

To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations

To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely

To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary

To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence - Class D1 Licence essential

Previous experience of transporting passengers

Previous experience within a Community Transport service

Previous experience in driving a minibus

Previous experience of working in a health care environment

Physically able to assist in the transfer of individuals in our care to and from the vehicles (with aids if required) and clamp the wheelchairs into place

Ability to work as part of a team

Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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