Job Description

Job Introduction

Driver - Permanent

Location:

Harborne, Birmingham

Pay:

12.38 per hour

Hours:

20 per week (Shift pattern: 07:00-17:30)

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Criteria:

D1 Licence

Focus Birmingham

is a leading local charity supporting individuals with complex needs and people living with sight loss. We are looking for a caring, reliable and friendly Driver to join our Central Resources team. This is a permanent part-time role, offering 20 hours per week.

Role Overview

As a Driver, you will play a vital role in helping adults with complex needs travel safely to and from our day centre. You'll provide a calm, supportive and professional service, ensuring every service user feels comfortable and cared for throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities

Assist service users, including wheelchair users, with safe entry and exit from the vehicle and safely transport service users according to a planned rota Carry out routine vehicle checks to maintain cleanliness and safety, reporting concerns to the Fleet Coordinator Ensure all safety equipment such as First Aid, PPE, infection control boxes, rescue medication and fire safety equipment is present and in good condition Liaise with staff and family members to share essential information regarding our service users Complete all required training, including mandatory e-learning, and follow all Focus Birmingham policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

Full, current driving licence with no more than 6 points D1 entitlement or PCV licence (if test passed after January 1997) Good driving standards (previous minibus experience beneficial) Friendly, professional, approachable attitude with an understanding of the needs of adults with disabilities

Desirable Qualifications

MIDAS driver accreditation Advanced driving training (ROSPA/IAM) ROSPA defensive driving training Experience using minibus tail lifts and clamping systems Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments or complex needs

Benefits

Additional annual leave On-site canteen Company pension Employee discounts Health & wellbeing programme Referral bonuses Blue Light Card eligibility Christmas shutdown period

Why Join Us?

At Focus Birmingham, we're committed to making lives better. You'll be part of a compassionate, supportive team that helps people live more independently and with purpose. If you're looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.