The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

 

 

Job Title:

Driver (Bus)

Permanent, Part-time 18.5 hours.

 

Location:

Dublin Rd, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HK11

 

Job Purpose:

To transport clients as required in a responsible and safe manner maintaining the highest standard of driving, in accordance with a National Driving School and the Department of Environment competency examination.

 

Minimum Education & Experience required:

Category Irish D1 Full Clean Driving licence Current valid Drivers CPC Card Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable. Relevant Occupational experience A minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Comply with the rules of the road at all times making sure that the passengers are all safely seated i.e. by ensuring the use of seat belts and clamps. 

 

Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy manner always making sure it is in a clean and hygienic condition. 

 

Ensure that the customer / client is satisfied.

 

Assisting the client on and off the vehicle using appropriate lifting techniques.

 

Additional requirements

As part of our recruitment process, if applicable, candidates will be required to provide a Police certificate from the countries they have resided prior coming to Ireland.

 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

 

Staff benefits:

 

Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 24 days annual leave pro-rata Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

 

Closing Date:

Please submit your application to this post by 06/10/2024

 

To view full extensive job description please, click please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download attachment at the bottom of the job page.

 

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer