Job Details

**Driver Support Worker**

Ware Road Day Services Job Number HCC18547 Location Hertford Directorate Adult Care Services Salary Range 18562.08 - 19312.08 Contract Type Permanent Full Time/Part Time Part Time Closing date 11-Feb-2022 **Advert Information**

**Job Title:Driver Support Worker**

**Location: Ware Road day Service**

**From 18, 562 - 19,312 pa

Hours: 25

Contract: Permanent**

We are looking for someone to join our team in working with others to provide opportunities for the people who use our day services, to have fun, do new things, achieve their goals and to be fully part of their local community. This role involves offering care and support to older people with physical disabilities, age related conditions and Dementia. This includes transporting service users to and from their homes to day services in a safe and proper manner as well as trips out in the community as part of a planned activity and supporting them to take part in activities in and out of the day centre. Part of the role involves supporting people with their personal and intimate care needs for which training will be given.

You will be in possession of a valid UK Driving Licence with a category D1 entitlement and will need to pass a Welfare Ambulance driving assessment which will be provided. You need to be physically able to support people in wheelchairs on and off vehicles, a task which involves some manual handling for which you will receive training. Another part of the role is to ensure that vehicles are road worthy and to carry out daily and weekly checks.

**We offer comprehensive training, supervision and support, including an Induction Course that will enable you to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate**. **We also offer other benefits such as Herts Rewards which offers staff discounts in many popular stores and leisure activities. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers free confidential support/advice to staff on a variety of topics such as housing, benefits, counselling and many more. This is alongside a generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme.**

As part of the application you will be required to complete a full supporting statement detailing your suitability based on the requirements of the role detailed on the job outline. If you do not complete a full supporting statement your application will be rejected.

**Interviews will follow safety guidance recommendations in line with COVID19 precautions. Our sites have been deemed COVID secure.**

For an informal discussion, please contact Jessica Brace & Jean Monery information on 01992 636169/01920 461671

Closing date: 11th February 22

Interview dates: 18th February 22

**Application Information**

**How to Apply:** Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You are also asked to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the Person Specification area of the attached Job Outline. If you do not supply a supporting statement, your application will be rejected.

**Important Note re Interviews:** Where we are able to, and in accordance with current COVID-19 Government guidelines in regard to social distancing, all interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, should you be shortlisted for an interview.

**Safeguarding:** Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information

**Additional Information**

**English Fluency:** The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

**Disability Confident:** We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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