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Title

Driver for WAV (Wheelchair accessible vehicles) Minibuses and car

Organisation

Newcastle Community Transport

Distance from the search postcode

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Website

http://newcastlecommunitytransport.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Newcastle Community Transport cio are a small charity who make a bid difference to less able people. Established in 1974, we have been providing wheelchair accessible transport for over 50 years.
We provides a door to door transport service for people in the Newcastle under Lyme and surrounding areas who are less mobile , do not have their own cars and are unable to use public transport. Because of hidden or visible disability. We have two 12-seater, wheelchair-accessible minibuses and a small WAV car . This has room for 1 wheelchair and seats for two carers.
We provide trips to places such as: Clubs, Supermarkets, Meals Out, theaters, medical appointments & Visitor Centers. We provide full training to our volunteer drivers in the use of our vehicles and the care and safety of our passengers.

Activities

Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

Listening, Teamwork, Leadership, Talking to others. Patience and a caring attitude for less able passengers.

What is in it for you

A great sense of pride that you are assisting people to maintain links with their support groups, medical teams, family, friends. Helping people not to become socially isolated and maintain independence. Making a real difference to someone by making it possible for them to get out of their homes.

Time Commitment

To suit you. Discuss with us when you are available. A few hours, a day, half a day, weekends. You tell us your availability and let us know what available trips you will do.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Barrie Swift

Role Address

Newcastle under Lyme and surrounding areas of Staffordshire.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

ST4 6NW

Directions

ST4 - a34

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

The driving role is not suitable for anyone who is not fit and able to drive a non adapted vehicle. Manual handling applies to supporting wheelchair users up and down curbs if necessary and the use of the tail lift for wheelchair access to passengers.