Casual Driver

Job Introduction

Focus Birmingham is a leading local charity dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs, and supporting those with sight loss. We are currently seeking a dedicated and friendly Driver to join our Central resources department on a casual basis.

Role Overview: As a Driver, you will play a crucial role in transporting adults with complex needs to and from our day centre. Your primary focus will be on safety and providing excellent customer service. This role requires a caring and helpful attitude, ensuring that all service users feel comfortable and reassured.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional and welcoming demeanour at all times.
• Safely transport service users according to a scheduled timetable.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks to ensure cleanliness and safety, reporting any issues to the Fleet Coordinator.
• Ensure all safety equipment (First Aid boxes, PPE, infection control boxes, rescue medication, fire safety equipment) is in good condition and report any restocking needs.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle checks and communicate findings to the Fleet Coordinator.
• Liaise with staff and relatives to exchange key information about service users.
• Assist service users, including those in wheelchairs, with entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
• Participate in all necessary training, including mandatory e-learning and adherence to Focus Birmingham’s policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

• A full, current driving license with no more than 6 points.
• D1 entitlement or PCV license (if test passed after January 1997).
• Good driving standards; previous minibus experience is advantageous.
• Friendly, approachable attitude and understanding of the needs of adults with disabilities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MIDAS driver accreditation.
• Advanced driving training (ROSPA/IAM).
• ROSPA defensive driving training.
• Experience with minibus tail lift use and clamping.
• Experience working with individuals with visual impairments and other complex needs.

Why Join Us? We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our people team at:

• Email: hr@focusbirmingham.org.uk
• Phone: 0121 818 1186

To apply please upload your CV and complete our application form detailing what makes you a goof fit for the role.

If you require the application form in an alternative format please contact the people team on the contact details above.