CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.

Bus Driver

(Castletownbere Day Services - Ref B41)

Spec Purpose Contract - 13 hours per week

Closing date: Friday, 19th April 2024

Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled.

For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ie

Overall Purpose of Position

To take responsibility for the safe and efficient transportation of individuals accessing support from CoAction.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide a high quality transport service at all times.

• To be aware of the individual needs of all passengers at all times and to provide a service that meets these needs.

• To develop a rapport and relationship with all passengers maintaining a motivated and enthusiastic approach to providing transport within CoAction.

• To be familiar with and work within The CoAction Transport Policy.

• To adhere to the rules of the road and practice safe driving at all times.

• To maintain a health and safety conscious approach when driving the vehicle, and to practice good manual/patient handling techniques when interacting with all individuals receiving supports, safeguarding their welfare at all times.

• To act in a professional manner when communicating with parents/guardians and members of the local community, ensuring your communication is accurate and timely.

• To keep relevant staff informed on individuals requirements/needs /behavior.

• To maintain the vehicles to a high standard, i.e. maintaining fuel levels, tyre check, oil and appropriate level of cleanliness.

• To report any known vehicle defects to the Area /Deputy Manager.

• To monitor maintenance intervals for designated vehicles, in conjunction with the vehicle dealer, and advise your Line Manager accordingly.

• To monitor and maintain the Log Book as required and report any anomalies in its completion to the Area Manager in accordance with The Transport Policy.

• To be familiar with and adhere to relevant legislation affecting your role – Health & Safety, Road Traffic Acts, etc.

• To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in mandatory training, i.e. First Aid, Manual Handling and People Movement Training and other training courses as required.

• To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides.

• To provide training and guidance to the staff team regarding driving techniques, use of wheelchair lifts an restraint and any other areas identified with your line manager.

Confidentiality

• All service user records and information must remain strictly confidential, and all necessary measures must be taken to ensure that this confidentiality is protected.

  
  
  

Driving Licence Requirements

• A full clean Irish driving licence is required.

• Bus Driver - B licence required

• You are required to submit your driving licence prior to commencement of employment and on an annual basis thereafter to your Line Manager.

• You are obliged to inform CoAction of any penalty points or convictions under the Road Traffic Legislation.
  

  
  

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designated Line Manager. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoAction’s policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis.

CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer