Outreach Van Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Information

Title:Outreach Van Driver

Job Base:The Beth Centre, Brixton, Kennington, Lambeth

Hours of Work:10pm – 2am 2 days Wednesday and Sunday

Reports To:The Outreach Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £15.85 per hour

*This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph Equality Act 2010

* This post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure

Job Summary

The Beth Centre operates an outreach van on the streets of Lambeth supporting women engaged in on-street prostitution in known ‘working’ areas. The aim of the van and this service is to encourage the women to come into the service to address any of their potential needs and issues.

The Outreach Van Driver:

  • Will be the named driver
  • Will be a key member of the night outreach team
  • Will develop knowledge of the known and new ‘working’ areas in Lambeth
  • Will support the Beth Centre advice workers whilst on the shift
  • Will ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to
  • Will be responsible for the day to day maintenance of the van (ie. Tyre pressure, fuel, oil, water) and general cleaning of the van

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Night Outreach Van Driver

Essential = E Desirable= D / E or D / Applic form / Interview
Full, Clean Drivers License / E / A / I
SKILLS/

ABILITIES

/ Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a variety of people / E / A / I
The ability to work with confidential issues in an appropriate and non-judgmental manner / E / A / I
The ability to work collaboratively as a member of a small team / E / A / I

EXPERIENCE

/ Confident driver with an ability to react calmly in difficult situations. / E / A
Experience of driving a larger vehicle / E / A

KNOWLEDGE

/ An understanding and interest in violence against women / D / A / I
Thorough understanding of confidentiality issues. / E / A / I
Full understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities / E / A / I

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

/ Willingness to commit to the allotted times specified in the job description. / E / A

DRAWN UP BY (NAME)

/ Anna Gaunt

TITLE

/ Beth Centre Manager /

DATE

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