Bus Driver DATS

Team:Bus Driver DATS (Disability Action Transport Scheme)

Salary:Band 3 - £15,301.28 (Pro rata, per annum) (FTE£hours per week)

Job Location:Head Office - Belfast

Hours:Part Time 21 hours per week (on a shift / rota basis)

DisabilityActionisadynamicandthrivingcharitycommittedtoimproving the lives of individuals with disabilities across Northern Ireland. We provide a wide range of services and support to empower people with disabilities,in employment,education,advocacyand more, ensuringthey can live independently and participate fully in society.

WearecurrentlyseekingaDATSDrivertojoinourfantasticteamandplay a key role in delivering an accessible passenger transport service for peoplewith disabilities.This position is vitalto ourongoingorganizational development and will support the continued success of our DATS Team.

Asadriver,youwillhelpmaintainthepositiveimpactofDisabilityAction and contribute to our mission of making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will report into the despatch Manager.

KeyResponsibilities

TheresponsibilitiesfortheTransportDriverwillinclude:

• TodrivevehiclesoperatedbyDisabilityActionTransportService
• Toassistpassengersfromtheirhomes,orotherpickuppoints,onto the vehicle, convey passengers to their destination as directed and off the vehicle at the set down point
• To carry out prescribed regular checks on the vehicles, record and immediately report any irregularities/defects to the Despatch Manager on duty
• Toimmediatelyrecordandreportanydetailsofanyaccidentor mishap, however minor, to the Despatch Manager on duty
• Tomaintainvehiclecleanliness,internalandexternal,beforeand after use.
• Tobefamiliarwithandmaintainallsafetyequipmentandmedical supplies fitted to the vehicle and to carry out safety checks as directed
• Toaccountforfarestakenandcashhandlingwhenapplicable
• Tomaintaincontactwithbase
• Toreportanycommentsorcomplaintsfrompassengersto Despatch Manager on duty
• Toundertakeanyrelevanttrainingasmayberequiredfromtimeto time by Disability Action such as First Aid, Disability Awareness, Manual Handling, MIDAS, etc
• Toadheretoagreedqualitystandards,suchastheMinibusDriver Awareness Scheme (MIDAS)
• Toundertakeanyotherdutiesasmayberequiredfromtimetotime by Disability Action in line with the status of the post

Essential Criteria

• Minimumof2yearspreviousexperienceinasimilarrole
• TobeinpossessionofaminimumofD1PCVdrivinglicensebytest (up to 16 people for hire & reward)
• TobeinpossessionofacurrentlyvalidCPCDriversQualification Card (Category D1or D)
• Relevantdrivingexperiencethatincludespassengertransport
• Theabilitytodisplayconsiderableperceptionandsensitivityin dealing with people
• Theabilitytoworkonowninitiativeaswellaspartofateam.
• Theabilitytocommunicateeffectively
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs, including mobility needs,ofpeoplewithdisabilitiesandacommitmenttotheirequal rights
• AnunderstandingofandacommitmenttothevaluesofDisability Action
• Abilitytoworkunderpressureanddeliveravariedportfolioofwork with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational skills including planning, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

WewelcomeCVsfortheroleofDATSDriveraccompaniedbyacover letter detailing how you meet the required criteria

Work with us

Whatwecanofferyou:

• EnhancedMaternitypackages
• HybridWorking
• DeathinServicepackage
• Cashplan
• InhouseCounsellingservices
• Commitmenttodiversity,inclusion,andemployeewell-being
• 27dayspaidholidaysperyearand11bankholidays (Basedonafull time role)
• Opportunitiesforgrowthinbusinessdevelopment,project implementation, training and development and personal development plans

Additional Information

Disability Action is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing opportunities for all. We offer salary packages that are reflective of experience and aligned with industry standards, alongside a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. As a progressive charity, we provide our employees with opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience across a wide range of areas in a secure and thriving workplace.

We are a Responsible Body for Access NI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role.

How to Apply:Send your CV with Job title and your name in the Subject line.

Closes:Thursday 10th September 12 noon.

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