Caretaker

Our client is looking for a Driver/ Caretaker to join their team in Sutton Coldfield.

All applicants must have an enhanced DBS check on the update service

Hours of work 

Monday to Friday from 8am – 4.30pm (1 hours break)

Job Purpose

• To work as a Driver/Caretaker and to be a member of a team in providing a stimulating and quality Day Service to individual service users and their carers.
• To maintain a clean, safe and secure working environment for all staff and service users
• Users, whilst promoting and maintaining Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To maintain the security of the building, surrounding areas and off site units by locking/unlocking the buildings, checking for damage and repair, and reporting these to management team where necessary.
• To carry out on-site maintenance and repairs of equipment and environment, within the remit of the Health and Safety Act and capabilities.
• To act as a key worker for the buildings and respond to calls out-of-hours, as and when required.
• Assist in the adequate support of cleaning materials, toilet tissues and soap in appropriate areas and deal with any deliveries from suppliers.

• To immediately report any repairs or accidents to the management team.
• To assist in the general cleaning and maintenance of the buildings as and when required.
• To assist and deal with laundry items including use of washing machine and tumble dryer.
• To check all fire exits and keep access clear at all times to check that windows and doors are secure when the building is evacuated.
• To load, transfer and transport service users to and from the day centre, colleges and other leisure areas/pursuits.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and safety of vehicles and report any faults to the management team.
• To record journeys in the vehicle log books and re-fuel the vehicle as and when required.
• To drive designated departmental vehicles and pass the departmental driving proficiency test, as and when required. To maintain a clean and current driving licence and report any changes to your driving capabilities and licence, to the management team.
• To carry out additional driving responsibilities as directed by the management team and undertake any relevant training that is offered from time-to-time.
• To follow advice and act upon instruction given by the Centre Manager/Deputy/Senior and Day Centre Officers in matters relating to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• To be sensitive to and act in accordance with the needs of individual service users, whilst promoting an equal opportunity and full social inclusion.
• To attend and contribute to staff team meetings on a regular basis.
• To attend and undertake relevant training as and when offered.
• To carry out any other duties which may be necessary in order to ensure that the above duties and responsibilities are delivered and maintained.
• To carry out any other responsibilities within the scope and spirit of the job purpose and grade as may be required from time to time.