Outreach support worker (driver) - united kingdom, reigate

Please switch to a desktop device before starting your application. mytime reigate is a day service for adults who have a learning disability with challenging needs, epilepsy, sensory impairment with complex physical and/or social needs. we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic outreach support worker (driver) who is able to work within our community outreach service provision, as well as being flexible within our service. people using our service; find us homely, welcoming, and stimulating. our staffing team are dedicated to ensuring that all people's needs are cared for with compassion and respect. people who access our day service benefit from meaningful and enjoyable activities, as well as socialising with their peers. the ideal candidate must have experience of supporting and caring for people with a learning disability. you must also have a general understanding on information technology, as part of your role will involve using a computer to access and input data as well as completing various training requirements. the main part of your working role will be to work within our community outreach service provision supporting people in line with their care needs to access activities out in the community. you must be able to drive our vehicles in line with the needs of the service and will need to hold a current and clean driving license. if you are under 25 years of age, you must have 3 years driving experience with no penalty points. you will be required to undertake a competency driving test, facilitated by the trust, prior to any appointment. the successful candidate will be expected to work monday - friday 08.30 - 16.30 (37.5 hours per week) the post presents an ideal opportunity for an experienced, caring person to work as part of our team, improving the quality of life for the people we support. due to legislative changes, people applying for this post should be aware that for people working in a care home, and those entering a care home in the course of their duties, it is a mandatory requirement that they have had both does of covid -19 vaccine unless you are medically exempt under the regulations. these regulations may provide a fair reason for offer withdrawal/termination of employment if you are not vaccinated and do not wish to be vaccinated. please note that all salaries shown are based on whole time of 37.5 hours per week for non-medical roles and 40 hours per week for medical roles, part time roles are pro-rated accordingly. the trust aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee is unfairly disadvantaged on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status/civil partnership, religion/belief or trade union status. the trust is committed to the employment and career development of people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. the trust would encourage applications from people who have experience of using mental health & learning disability services. we reserve the right to close this post early should we be overwhelmed by applications. please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. if you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please do not hesitate to contact us to make an offline application within the original timeframe. existing work permit holders should be aware that if the post they are applying for is a promotion or with a different trust, a new work permit application will have to made. we are unable to guarantee the outcome of the decision of the home office. since october 2017 all of our premises have been smoke free. please ensure you read the person specification as your application will be judged against this.

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