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Bus Driver

  • VO98695

Description

Role Description Volunteer Minibus Driver for holiday cover

Volunteer minibus drivers are involved in transporting clients and bus attendant to and from Braid Health & wellbeing.

They will require.

• To have a full valid clean driving licence with a D1 and under the age of 70
• A sensitive and calm approach
• Good communication skills
• Ability to be flexible.
• To complete the minibus midas training courses and PVG provided by Braid Health & Wellbeing.

Volunteer drivers are required from 8.45 -11am and from 2.30 – 4.30pm

Main duties
• Transporting clients and bus attendant at required times.
• Adhering to the minibus guidelines and the highway codes
• Adhering to speeding limits
• Completing daily check sheets and mileage sheets
• Reporting any defects or problems
• Complying with health & safety procedures

Organisation aims and objectives

Vision: To provide the best health and wellbeing support throughout the ageing process. Mission: To provide a digital and physical space to everyone in need of support as they transition through life’s stages”

Availability

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Fri

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Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Flexible

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible

Restrictions

Ability to Drive D1 Driving Licence Clean Full Driving Licence
Experience required: Previous experience working with vulnerable adults is required as well as previous experience driving around passengers
Minimum age: 25

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Minibus midas training courses
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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