Band 3 Driver with Caring Duties

JOB SUMMARY To support the Trust in the delivery of a high quality service within the Transport Department. It is the policy of the Trust to meet its transport needs by means of a ‘transport pool’ system. Although drivers may be allotted specific vehicles and runs, they may be required to drive any of the Trust’s vehicles from time to time subject to the requirements of the Road Traffic Act (NI) 1970 being complied with. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Caring Responsibilities: • Assist Service Users as necessary, e.g. preparation for transport and collect and convey Service Users to and from Trust Care facilities. • Assist Service Users including those in wheelchairs and those using walking aids, up and down stairs, into and out of vehicles. Ensure service users travelling in wheelchairs are safely secured with the recommended restraint device. • Assist service users on outings, e.g. pushing wheelchairs, helping those using walking aids etc. • Assist in activities under the direction of the Facility Manager. • In an emergency/accident, the driver will seek help or notify the Social Services facility. • Ensure that any injured passenger is taken immediately to hospital for medical examination, and complete and submit the relevant personal injury report to the Transport Controller as soon as possible. • Provide immediate First Aid to passengers on the vehicle, as required. • Assist in the evacuation of facilities in emergency situations, as required. • Collect and convey service users to and from Social Services Centres, facilities, clubs and outings. • Collect and deliver food supplies (including meals in containers) and materials including beds, bedding, parcels, furniture, equipment, CSSD supplies, pharmacy items, laundry, etc as required and be responsible for the loading, unloading and safe custody of all items carried. This includes obtaining the signature of the receiving officer as required. • Participate in training courses arranged by the Trust. • Participate in on-call rota arranged by the Trust, where required. Vehicle Related Responsibilities: • Drive any vehicle allocated within the limits of his/her driving licence in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the needs of the persons/equipment being carried. • Carry out daily routine maintenance of their vehicle and minor running repairs including checking fuel, oil and water levels and topping-up as required, tyre pressures, changing punctured wheels etc. • Ensure that details of all fuel and oil drawn from stations are recorded in the records kept at the point of issue and in the vehicle log book provided. • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all individual journeys in the vehicle log book. • Advise the Assistant Transport Controller of vehicle defects as soon as possible. • Ensure that an Accident Report Form is completed and submitted at the earliest possible opportunity and in any event no later than 48 hours from the date of any accident, however minor, involving the vehicle in his/her charge. • Wash the vehicle as and when necessary and ensure that the interior is kept clear and tidy. • Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles. If you are interested in this role, please apply!