Job Description

The Organisation

LinkAble is a small and growing Woking based charity that supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live.???Each year, LinkAble provides over 300 children, young people, and adults access to a wide range of activities that develop skills, confidence, and lasting friendships.

Aim of the Role

To assist with the up keep of our busy play and activity sessions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities by providing maintenance tasks, 16 hours a week over 4 days. Also driving 1 of our 2 Minibuses daily to pick children up from school and bring them back to our sessions at The Link, therefore your hours would be in the afternoon, for example 12.30pm - 4.30pm.

Key Tasks - Building Maintenance

Perform cleaning activities such as, cleaning walls and mopping Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc. Install appliances and equipment Do garden/yard upkeep including fence repairs, seating repairs Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, batteries Clean windows inside and out Keep gutters clear Carry out small painting and decorating jobs when required Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation) Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues Cover for cleaner when she is on holiday Monthly legionella water testing

Key Tasks - Minibus Driver

Drive one of our minibuses to various local community venues such as Bocketts Farm where are children, young people and adults are visiting. Wait at the venue and drive the children back to The Link. Pick up children from local schools to bring them to our centre in Woking Take adults out to local community venues, either waiting for them or returning at the end of the day. Undertake regular safety checks on vehicles used for work purposes as required by Charity policies and procedures to ensure that vehicles are safe. Maintain vehicle records as required and keep vehicles in a clean and tidy order, ensuring that vehicles are secure and correctly parked when not in use and filled with petrol.

Required Skills

Experience using hand and electrical tools Ability to read technical manuals and drawings Very good communication and interpersonal skills Physically fit and a careful driver who is confident in driving larger vehicles. To take the required minibus drivers training you are required to be over 21, have been driving for 3 years and have a clean driving license. Some vehicles require a D1 license Be confident interacting with children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities, with support alongside other staff. Committed to safeguarding principles and reporting and to following the Safeguarding Policy. Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures

Benefits to you

Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team. Satisfaction from knowing you are supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives Paid DBS check, induction and training Charity Worker Discount card

Next Steps

Apply via this job ad and send us your CV detailing your skills and experience.

We'll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and experience

We'll ask you to come along to one of our sessions and meet the people we support

We'll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role

Location

2 Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HE. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.

Email: HR@linkable.org.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 9,387.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Driving: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Maintenance/Minibus Driver
Expected start date: 02/06/2025