Bus Driver - Enable Ireland Lavanagh Centre, Curraheen, Cork - CE Scheme - ENABLE IRELAND DISABILITY SERVICES LIMITED
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Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Driving DutiesGeneral Assistant duties
Maintenance checks on bus.
Essential: Clean Full Class B Licence
Effective oral telephone and written communication skills
Desirable: First Aid Training (or willingness to undertake First Aid Training is essential)
Key Working Relationships: DSP CE Supervisor
Reception StaffHome Care Team
Essential: Excellent driving skills
Excellent knowledge of road safety and Rules of the RoadAn ability to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and equal opportunities
Have a positive attitude towards patients and their carers
Essential: Experience in driving a mini bus (8 seater)
Ability to take instruction, give appropriate feedback, and seek advice where necessaryAbility and willingness to undertake the safe lifting of patients and manual handling of loads, in line with staff training and accepted good practice
Ability to work as part of a teamEssential: Be able to communicate effectively with professional staff, patients and carers
Demonstrate good interpersonal skillsA general understanding of the values and work undertaken by Enable Ireland
Ability to undertake regular vehicle checks, and report problems to the Maintenance Manager
Willingness to be flexible in approach to work, and be responsive to changing demands
General: To undertake a range of driving duties
To undertake regular vehicle checks and check water and Oil every FridayCarry out general checks of equipment including personal wheelchairs
Maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness in relation to the bus
Check supplies box in bus – (a) That stock used is replaced when used and (b) Best before date on items in the supplies box
Attend relevant meetings as required and participate appropriately
Keep up-to-date, clear, accurate and precise records in relation to the bus
Be flexible and support other departments and undertake any other activities as requested
Clean, wash bus inside and outside
Any other duties that may be required by Enable Ireland
If interested in applying for this position contact your nearest Intreo Office or email pcahill@enableireland.ie- Sector: