Clarecare: Mini-Bus Driver (Part Time) - Co Clare
Mini-Bus Driver
Clarecare, Killaloe, Co. Clare
Location: On site / Co. Clare, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General
Hourly Fixed Salary: € 16.35
Clarecare is a professional social enterprise organisation providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 57 years. Current services provided include Family Support, Older Persons Services and Bushypark Addiction Treatment Services. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon.
Further information is available on www.clarecare.ie and www.bushypark.ie
Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential.
Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities.
Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust
TITLE: Mini-Bus Driver
ROLE: Working under the guidance of the Day Centre Manager (in conjunction with the Operations Manager – Day Centres), the Mini-Bus Driver will support the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient person-centred care to clients in receipt of day care.
OBJECTIVE: This is a part-time permanent contract of employment of 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday inclusive) to assist with the delivery of a Day Centre Service at Clarecare’s Day Centre facility in Killaloe, Co. Clare for up to 20 older persons on a daily basis. Clarecare is committed to assisting members of our community to retain their independence. Using our own minibuses, we provide a door-to-door service with pick up and return to clients’ homes or pre-arranged allocated destinations.
The selected candidate will be an essential member of our team, providing care, interacting with/ transporting clients (who include the frail, the aged and people with disabilities) to and from the Centre and Club outings.
JOB RELATIONS: The Mini-Bus Driver will report to the Day Centre Manager and work closely with other Day Centre staff members e.g. General Healthcare Assistants/Multi-task Assistants, Volunteers, etc. The Mini-Bus Driver will also be part of the wider Older Persons Services Team in Clarecare.
JOB LOCATION: The position offered is based in Clarecare’s Killaloe Centre at Hill Road, Killaloe, Co. Clare but location may change based on operational requirements.
DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: 3 work days per week (Tuesday to Thursday inclusive). The working week will be 14 hours per week on a split day basis of:
- 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
- (Free period between 11.30 a.m. and return at 2.15 p.m.)
- and 2.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. plus an additional 2 hours to be worked over Tues to Thurs i.e. total of 14 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
General Responsibilities:
- To report to the Day Centre Manager or designate (e.g. Operations Manager – Day Centres).
- To adhere to Clarecare policies and procedures in relation to your work with Clarecare.
- Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas of work.
- To maintain files in accordance with Clarecare standards in order to ensure that good record keeping practices are in place.
- To work as part of the wider Clarecare Structure.
- To support the work of staff, volunteers, students and others involved in Clarecare.
- To attend supervision sessions with your Line Manager.
- To maintain professional boundaries in all work with clients, staff, volunteers, external suppliers, etc.
- To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to you by your Line Manager or designate.
- Attend meetings in connection with Day Care Centre.
- Attend and participate in all mandatory and other relevant training as advised by your Line Manager.
- Attend other meetings as necessary.
Please See Job Description attached below.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- €16.35 gross per hour worked commensurate with experience.
- 9.5 days annual leave per annum for this part-time, permanent position excluding Public Holidays – entitlement pro-rated for part-time staff.
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI.
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months).
- Payroll deduction facility for Health Insurance cover.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Access to Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration).
- Access to Clarecare’s Wellness Programmes.