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Driver/Escort

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
07/02/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 21/02/2022 22:59
Salary:
£10,438 -£11,077 per annum
Hours per week:
20 Hours per week
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
220367
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
AS120(e)
Number of posts:
4
Closing date:
21 Feb
Further Information
We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic people to be Driver/Escorts with Care Services.

Duties will involve providing a transport service for vulnerable adults from their homes and transporting them to various social care locations within the city and returning them home safely.

You will be responsible for the driving and escorting of a bus up to 16 seats.

We are looking for applicants with good communication skills, who enjoy interacting with others, have patience and a commitment to making a real difference to people’s lives.

You will be required to work as part of a large team supporting individuals from their own home onto transport using equipment e.g. tail lift, wheelchairs etc.

You need to be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the independence, choice and dignity of service users.

If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).

Further information on can be obtained by contacting Sarah Kay, telephone number 0191 2761967 or Gary Hewitt telephone number 0191 2772060

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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