Bus Driver

Job Brief

The Driver will be responsible for transporting individuals to and from Western Care Association services, as well as to other community locations and respite locations as necessary.

These roles are to provide Relief cover across all transport routes within Co. Mayo in order to ensure safe, reliable, and supportive travel for persons supported.

• Successful applicants will be responsible for the following duties:
• Ensure all passengers and/or equipment is properly secured including using the appropriate restraints for wheelchairs
• To operate hoists in a safe manner and in line with training
• Assist with loading/unloading of passengers
• To check vehicle is in roadworthy condition before use, to include checking of oil, water, windscreen wash, etc.
• To ensure vehicle are kept clean and tidy both interior and exterior
• To record the daily run details in logbook provided in each vehicle
• To ensure the vehicle has appropriate levels of fuel before each journey, and to refuel where required in line with policy
• Carry out administrative functions to record activities of the department in line with policy and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Clean full drivers licence (Class D or DI essential)
• Proven experience of carrying passengers as part of their previous work history
• Up to date CPC training is essential

Other Duties Involved(Duties include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation’s Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association’s practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Salary Scales

Bus Driver Pay Scale (Scale Range €35,068 - €42,439 per annum)

-this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Comprehensive Induction process.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service