Changing Lives Together (CLT) is an innovative social enterprise and charity, we are on a mission to be excellent at everything we do, for our teams, our partners and our customers.
Our values matter to us and drive all that we do
Caring
We treat everyone with fairness, respect and dignity. We are passionate about what we do and we empower our people to deliver. We enjoy an open, honest and welcoming culture.
Leadership
We look for brave, bold and innovative approaches. We strive to reduce landfill and promote 'reuse'. We collaborate with and support partners, stakeholders and other like-minded organisations.
Trustworthy
We act with integrity and deliver what we promise. We are transparent, genuine and true. We are loyal to each other, our partners and our mission.
About the role
Changing Lives Together are looking for Community Transport Drivers / PA's to support our Community Transport service.
• Do you have a kind caring nature and are looking to give back to your community?
• Empathy is more important than qualifications to our users in our role we just need you to have a D1 Licence and be committed to providing our users with a safe and happy journey as on the job training will be provided.
• Various days/ hours available to suit
• We are part of Changing Lives Together family
We transport some of the most vulnerable members of our community. You are not just a driver, you become a member of the passenger’s support team and as such must be empathetic, caring and patient with them.
Reporting to the Community Transport Manager to provide a professional, safe, efficient, and reliable transport service for members of the public including vulnerable adults and/or vulnerable children and young people.
Overall Job Purpose
• Communicate with users and provide them with necessary instructions and information
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and safety standardsDeliver a high level of service to our residents users
Usual accountabilities
• To promote the conduct and ethos of the organisation at all times
• To understand and apply all CLT policies and procedures in all areas of your employment.
• To be fully aware of the Safeguarding Policy and procedures and to report any concerns in line with the policy.
• All members of staff are expected to be committed to the aims and objectives of the Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To attend any relevant team meetings and or training to support continued professional development
• The driver/PA may be asked to carry out other duties as required. These duties will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular occurrence it will be included in the job description after consultation with the employee.
• Drivers will be required to be flexible and will be needed to also carry out Passenger Assistant duties as required.
About you
Person specification
Qualifications
• D1 Licence Required
Knowledge and understanding
• Recent experience of working within a driving environment
• Working with older people, vulnerable adults, children & Young people
• Previous experience of working within the charity sector
• Handling Cash
Skills and aptitudes
• Health and Safety focused
• Excellent Customer Service Standards
• Organised
• Understanding of working in a confidential manner
• Can work as part of a team
Personal qualities
• Responds to challenges
• Empathy with the client group
• Flexible Approach
• Adaptability
• Shares CLT values
Special requirements
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Winsford: reliably commute or plan to
relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 24 per week
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Experience:
• Driving: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• D1 eligibility on your Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person