Mini Bus Driver Northampton Door to Door Service...

**Mini Bus Driver Northampton Door to Door Service**Purpose of the PostTo drive a specially adapted mini-bus to convey elderly and disabled people to different locations within the Borough of Northampton.It will be your responsibility to: Safely transport passenger from their home to their destinations whilst adhering to the specified schedule for the day. Offer the necessary support and assistance to passengers and help them with their bags and walking aids if required. Ensure all passengers are safely secured in their seats before travel. Liaise with office staff as necessary. Conduct maintenance/safety checks and cleaning of the bus.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESTo drive a specially adapted mini-bus in accordance with the NDDS Instructions for Mini-Bus Drivers.To undergo the Mini-Bus Driver Assessment Scheme (MiDAS) training and assessment.To collect customer journey payments.To liaise with the dispatcher over passenger schedules.To report any deviations from the schedule i.e. passengers who are not at their collection points, diversions en route, breakdowns etc.To complete the relevant journey documentation.To carry out daily and weekly maintenance and safety checks, as described in the appropriate checklists and complete those checklists.To maintain the vehicle in a clean condition, both internally and externally.To undertake simple maintenance. i.e. changing bulbs etc.To carry out any other relevant duties as required by Community Transport ManagerOther duties and responsibilitiesHelp to ensure that VIN embraces diversity, challenges discrimination, and reflects the communities of Northants and work in line with VINs Equal Opportunities Policy.Attend and contribute to driver and team meetings with occasional out of hours work.Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and practices and to attend training courses as necessary.Participate in own support and supervision, appraisal and learning and development. To work occasionally out of hours as necessary.The post holder will also be expected to undertake any other tasks at the discretion of the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees.Responsible to: Community Transport ManagerPlease note: You will be required to complete a Disclosing and Barring Check (DBS) to get a copy of any criminal record for this role & Midas TrainingHours of Employment: Monday: 8am 6pmTuesday: 8am 6pmFriday: 8am 6pmYou will have a 30 minute unpaid break each day.Flexibility is essential for this role.You may be asked to cover other driver holiday if you are available.Place of Employment: Spencer Contact, Gladstone Close, NN5 7AY. This is where the bus and daily schedules are collected and returned to.(NB: Office staff, consisting of schedulers and manager, are based at Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, 15 St. Giles Street, Northampton)Salary: 8.91 per hourHolidays: 20 working days per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays and concessionary days pro rata. Increasing to 30 days by 1 day for each year of continuous service up to a maximum of 10 years giving a maximum total of 30 days holidayProbationary Period: Six months.Pension: A matched contribution of up to 5% to VINs pension scheme.Smoking Policy: VIN premises apply a no-smoking policy.Equal Opportunities VIN is working towards equality of opportunity.Application Deadline: Friday 11th June 2021Person SpecificationNorthampton Door to Door DriverEssentialFull driving licenceGood geographical knowledge of Northampton.Good organisational skills.Experience of using a PDA/Smart Phone.Customer Service experience with well-developed interpersonal skills, in particular active listening skills.The ability to structure own workload and work methodically through conflicting demands, multi-tasking, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.Experience of working with a broad range of people and demonstrate enthusiasm for the voluntary sector and the community.Flexibility, reliability and ability to learn and take on board developments on an on-going basis.DesirableMidas TrainingExperience driving a mini-bus or larger vehicleVehicle MaintenanceDownload more information about theDownload the****Life Skills Coach Learning4living The Northampton Hope Centre provides food, shelter and activities for homeless, vulnerable...