Day Service - Driver

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services for autistic people, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Day Service Support Workers to join our team in the Wirral.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity during an exciting period of growth. You'll be part of a warm, friendly team, supporting adults with autism to develop their skills, independence, and confidence.

To transport individuals and groups of people we support between various sites, as requested by the Service Manager, or his/her deputy.

To take groups of individuals out to complete day service activities

To ensure that all vehicles are kept clean, and in a good state of repair.

To record details of all journeys

To report any problems with the vehicles to estates and facilities and Service Manager

To supervise individuals and small groups of people we support both when driving, and, when requested, at other times.

To report any observations, and complete other documentation, as appropriate.

Where appropriate, to undertake training, conducive to personal development

All staff are required to always represent Autism Together in a professional and responsible manner.

Staff are required to undertake, in exceptional circumstances, and following prior consultation, other duties which may, from time to time be specified by senior management.

As with all post in the organisation, a high degree of confidentiality is always expected. At no time will the post holder discuss the individual people we support, their families or other confidential matters connected with Autism Together and its staff, outside of the organisation. Notwithstanding, under our confidential reporting policy you will be required to raise any concerns, particularly those concerns which may be deemed a matter of safeguarding the people we support.

This is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. This Job Description is subject to amendment, following consultation with the post holder.

Please note that this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of your role you will be responsible as an Information Asset Owner in supporting the organisation with cyber security and in its protection of its information assets.

We are all expected to be aware of the Data Protection Act/GDPR and to follow the local Codes of Practice to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard confidential information

Responsible to: Firstly, to the Service Manager then ultimately Head of Services

Accountable to: Activity Manager, Service Manager and Head of Day Services

Relationships: To establish and maintain good relationships with all staff and people we support.