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  • VO78198

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Looking fro a driver/s to help with transporting our service users We support people with long term conditions and getting to our service can be difficult and this can be an obstruction for their rehabilitation.

We are looking for a friendly, confident and committed driver with D1 on their licence, to drive our 16 seater mini bus. The main purpose would be to facilitate our service users to attend the centre from different areas of North Ayrshire. You would need to have an enhanced disclosure which there would be no cost to you.

Initailly we are looking for a driver / drivers for two days per week.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Head Injury Service aims to facilitate and maximise the extent of recovery from traumatic brain injury and to assist individuals adapt to whatever limitations attect their ability to function in the community. By careful assessment of each individual's abilities and lifestyle, we aim to provide a programme which promotes development in the following areas - social, physical, educational and leisure.

Restrictions

Travel details: The Dirrans Centre is based in Kilwinning, we have good parking and good transport links
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses and meals will be paid when appropriate.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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