Driver (Part Time) - Hurlingham

• Carry out required vehicle and equipment checks.
• Ensuring that the vehicle remains pristine and in excellent working order.
• Forecasting and responding to residents' questions and concerns.
• Maintain a vehicle logbook as required and check oil, water, and tyre pressures on a regular basis, and ensure all lights and indicators are working.
• Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure residents are moved in a timely, safe and dignified manner.
• Ensuring that the resident's door is open as you greet them in a professional, sincere manner.
• Assisting clients with the loading and unloading of their possessions, as required.
• Adjusting the air temperature, if required by the resident.
• Selecting the fastest routes based on GPS software and traffic updates, unless otherwise instructed.
• Completing collections and deliveries on behalf of the resident, if requested.
• Abiding by road regulations at all times.
• Transfer residents using equipment and skills specific to individual needs, including those in wheelchairs.
• Provide effective care to residents, appropriate to their requirements using available equipment
• Transport residents safely and comfortably.
• Provide input into the care and support plans of resident’s by regularly feeding back to the Life Enrichment & Wellbeing Lead and Nurse in Charge.
• Undertake tasks detailed in the resident’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach.
• Encourage the independence and motivation of resident’s and not foster dependent behaviour.
• Maintain full and accurate records and reports, including Resident Transport Records, Accident & Incident Reports. These may be both paper and electronic.
• Undertake required training to maintain acceptable standards and quality of care
• Maintain a current valid driving licence.
• Adhere to KYN Policies & Procedures, Clinical Protocols, Quality Procedures and other verbal or written instructions.
• Perform other tasks in keeping with the post as required by supervisory staff and managers

• You will have experience working within private transport services or customer care environment
• You will have experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail
• You will have the ability to work under pressure, flexibly and consistently
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence
• You must have a Full driving licence showing no more than 3 points and within the DVLA Group 2

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

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