JOB DESCRIPTION- RevisedApril 2017
Association: / YMCA East SurreyAddress: / Princes Road
Earlswood
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 6JJ
Job Title: / Minibus Driver- as and when required
Responsible to: / Head of Children’s Services
Job Purpose: / To drive one of the YMCA East Surrey’sminibuses in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.
Main Responsibilities: /
- To drive a YMCAEast Surrey minibus
- To be responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of children and staff.
- To carry out driver’s daily and weekly vehicle checks, and to carry out basic maintenance
- To report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
- To be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
- To refuel vehicles as required
- To maintain accurate records of vehicle usage
- To maintain and help to promote a good company image, working attire should be worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- To work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time
- To work within the constraints and guidelines as set out in the staff handbook and the policies and procedures of YMCA East Surrey.
- To undertake any other associated duties as required by the CEO, Operations Manager or Head of Children’s Services.
- To assist in the promotion of the services, including leaflet distribution when required.
Relationships: / The post holder will be part of the Children’s Services Team and will be expected to:
- Attend staff training and complete all post training as required.
- Attend annual reviews and departmental meetings as appropriate.
Scale and impact: / YMCAEast Surrey hold a number of holiday and term time clubs across three key sites- Princes Road, Earlswood; Sovereign Centre; Banstead Children’s Centre, Banstead.
Up to 100 children attend the YMCA Playscheme (Princes Road)
Up to 60 children attend the YKIDSafterschool club (Princes Road)
Up to 25 children attend Yippee holiday scheme(Sovereign Centre)
Up to 25 children attend Yippee afterschool club (Sovereign Centre)
Up to 25 children attend Yippee Saturday scheme (Sovereign Centre)
Up to 12 young people attend Y4Y holiday scheme(Sovereign Centre)
Up to 12 young people attend Y4Y Saturday scheme(Sovereign Centre)
Up to 12 young people attend Y4Y afterschool scheme (Sovereign Centre)
Up to 48 children attend YKIDs holiday scheme (Banstead Youth Centre)
Environment:
Department Context / YMCA East Surrey is a local charity committed to helping individuals to develop to their full potential with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable or facing disadvantage. We are an independent organisation that has been responding to local need since 1870, and we are a member of the wider YMCA movement.
From sport, fitness and children's play, to housing service, youth work and volunteering - our services support local people to be the best they can be, with a focus on those who need a little extra help.
We help people to believe in themselves and encourage them to raise their aspirations to achieve what they previously thought impossible.
YMCA East Surrey operates across four main locations in East Surrey which are; The Sports and Community Centre in Earlswood, Hillbrook House Supported Housing Scheme in Redhill, YMCA Banstead Children’s Centre and the YMCA Sovereign Centre for children and young people in Woodhatch.
In October 2014 we changed our name from Reigate and Redhill YMCA to YMCA East Surrey to reflect our expanding services across the local area.
You are joining a friendly and dedicated team of over 130 staff and volunteers all of whom are committed to helping children and young people build a better future.
YMCA East Surrey offers a range of sport and physical activity programmes and the Princes Road site has a gym which houses a range of the latest accessible and adapted fitness equipment accredited by the Inclusive Fitness Initiative and suitable for use by those with physical disability, mobility problems and learning difficulties.
The Princes Road centre has over 1,700 adult members including between 400 and 500 who have support needs. The Centre has a good track record of inclusion work and has built many strong relationships with professionals in the health authorities and other agencies concerned with improving the quality of life of local people through safe and controlled physical exercise.
Current programmes and activities at Princes Road include disability sport and specialised classes for adults with experiencing physical disability, learning difficulties, sensory impairments, mental health issues, cardiac problems, MS, arthritis and mobility problems. Programmes are also offered to short stay schools and other agencies working with young people who may exhibit challenging behaviour.
YMCA East Surrey caters particularly for those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and all activities are made affordable through concessionary pricing and in some cases bursary places.
YMCA East Surrey runs a Children's Centre and play scheme programme from YMCA Banstead Children’s Centre and the Sovereign Centre at Woodhatch, Reigate is a specialised facility for children and young people with disability as well as a thriving community resource offering mainstream sports and youth provision for local people.
YMCA East Surrey Youth Services is an exciting and diverse youth work portfolio that provides a range of innovative projects for young people across East Surrey. These include an Inclusive Sports Project for disabled young people funded by Sport England and a contract with Surrey County Council for Local Prevention. Detached youth work is delivered across seven locations in East Surrey and works to prevent young people from becoming NEET or offending. We also deliver an exciting holiday diversionary programme for young people most at risk.
Hillbrook House in Redhill offers safe and affordable housing to 42 young people mainly between 16 and 25 years of age who are able to access a range of support services to help them gain in confidence and skills and move on to more independent living. Hillbrook House is also the base for Heads Together, our free counselling service for young people plus Next Step which is a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
YMCA East Surrey is also the lead agency for the delivery of the Live SMART Project based at the Belfry in Redhill. The Project aims to cut costs, calories and carbon though sustainable travel, healthier and active lifestyles. The project works in partnership across many organisations to help us deliver advice and support to the local community.
See YMCA East Surrey’s web site or annual review for more information about YMCA work in the community.
YMCA East Surrey Children’s Services runs an after school club which collects from local schools and has approx 50 children per day attending. We have a comprehensive holiday programme including play and sports schemes for up to 100 children per day also.We offer recreational activities for under and over 5s, birthday parties.
Children’s Services also run a number of services for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities based at the purpose built YMCA Sovereign Centre, where holiday, after school, Saturday and Sunday clubs run from, offering fun and exciting activities for all.
An essential part of children's development is 'learning through play' so regardless of their needs, background, abilities or interests we offer something for everyone. These opportunities include making new friends, developing new skills, learning a new sport, having a fun packed party with friends, completing homework, crawling and bouncing on a trampoline, or enjoying baby signing classes with their parents!
The YMCA aims to help children to grow into a well rounded individual by increasing their confidence and self esteem by enabling them to take part in a well varied programme of activities.
Rate of Pay: / Hours of work – As and when required
Rate of Pay - £8.22per hour
Minibus Driver– Person Specification
Essential / DesirableQualifications, Understanding
& Training:
- Holding a current, clean and valid driving licence.
- Category D1 on licence
Experience: /
- Experience of driving a large vehicle.
Abilities & Skills: /
- Knowledge of PVC drivers requirements
- Capable to maintain accurate daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
- Knowledge of Reigate and Banstead and surrounding areas
Personal /
- Commitment to the YMCA’s Aims and Purposes
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- An ability to communicate with a range of people
- Pleasant approachable personality
- Patient manner
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Honest, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
- Sensitivity to users needs
- Willing to undertake training as appropriate.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ
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Registered company no. 3716594 | Registered charity no. 1075028