Job Information
VSA Driver - Linn Moor Campus (Peterculter) in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
VSA's Linn Moor Campus is a unique multi-generational approach to community-based care for individuals with learning disabilities and other additional support needs. With UK wide recognition for our pioneering work with people with autism, our focus is on the development of meaningful life skills and personal fulfilment for the children and young adults we support.
We are currently seeking a Driver whose main objective is to transport staff to and from Linn Moor Campus from the City Centre, you will work a mixture of morning and evening shifts including some weekends (6.30am - 9.00am and 8.30pm - 11.00pm). Working a 4-day of split shifts (morning and night) you average weekly hours of 17.5 but work 25 hours in your 4 day block.
As well as promoting the safety of passengers you will also be responsible for checking that vehicles are roadworthy at all times. On occasion you may be required to provide cover for other Campus based drivers which could involve transporting pupils and may also be responsible for some basic DIY tasks around the campus.
https://www.vsa.org.uk/linn-moor-campus/
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Driving staff to and from Linn Moor Campus from City Centre in the morning and evenings
Checking that vehicles are roadworthy at all times.
Driving vehicles in a careful and considerate manner to ensure safety of passengers.
Carrying out any other tasks, which may be required from time-to-time, provided these tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holder's capabilities.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
Essential:
- Ability to get on well with others and become part of a team.
Personal Qualities:
Essential:
Stay calm under pressure
Punctuality
Other Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Must have a current D1 category on a Full Driving License
Desirable:
- Good geographical knowledge of Aberdeen and surrounding areas.