Driver

at  SOS Kilkenny

Job Title: Driver
Location: Kilkenny
Reporting To: Transport Officer
Contract Type / Hours: One Year Fixed Term / 39 hours per week

Education, Experience & Requirements:

• Category Irish B Full Clean Driving licence essential.
• Category D and CPC training desirable but not essential
• A minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience
• Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable.
• Relevant Occupational experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Safe Carrying & Transport training desirable but not essentia

ROLE:

To transport persons supported by SOS Kilkenny as required in a safe and responsible and safe manner maintaining the highest standard of driving in accordance with the rules of the road.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To transport people attending services to and from their residences while complying with the rules of the road at all times.
• In conjunction with the Transport Officer develop routes and timetables accurately, ensuring punctuality and reliability for all trips.
• Ensuring that all passengers are all safely seated i.e. by ensuring the use of seat belts and wheelchair clamps as required.
• Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy manner always making sure it is in a clean and hygienic condition.
• To report any accidents, incidents or near misses immediately.
• To report any vehicle defects immediately to the Transport Officer.
• Assisting persons supported on and off vehicles using appropriate lifting techniques as required.
• To ensure that all policies and protocols of SOS Kilkenny CLG adhered to at all times.
• To communicate effectively with the persons supported and to treat them with dignity and respect.
• Positively engage with passengers at all times with regard to any query or concern that they may have.
• To communicate with parents as required
• To participate in training programmes as appropriate.
• To act calmly and effectively in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of passengers and providing necessary assistance.
• To carry out weekly and pre-journey vehicle checks and document as necessary.
• Follow all provisions of the SOS Kilkenny clg Code of Conduct for Drivers Policy and SOS Kilkenny Driving for Work Policy.

Education, Experience & Requirements:

• Category Irish B Full Clean Driving licence essential.
• Category D and CPC training desirable but not essential
• A minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience
• Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable.
• Relevant Occupational experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Safe Carrying & Transport training desirable but not essential