Driver / Handyperson, Dalweem Residential Home, Aberfeldy - PKC14317

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Driver / Handyperson - PKC14317

£22,508 - £23,712 (30 Hours per week)

As a result of a retiral we have a vacancy for a handy person and the role will include occasional driving.

Dalweem Residential care home is a busy and homely care home that supports older people to lead active and valued lives. Dalweem is set in the beautiful town of Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable person to drive our mini-bus and transport clients to/from appointments and to/from activities in the wider community, please note though that this will not be the main part of the role.

The role also includes various ancillary duties within the care home to ensure it is clean, welcoming and safe at all times.

You will carry out safety checks regularly to ensure the health and safety of the residents/staff within the care home.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We require a handy person / driver with a can do attitude who is flexible and adaptable in their approach.

You will have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety although training will be given.

You will be able to work as part of a team or on your own using your initiative to deal with situations that need to be dealt with quickly or that could potentially cause harm.

You must have a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement and be willing to undertake MIDAS driver training.

You must be extremely reliable, flexible and able to cope with continuous change.

Ideally you will have experience of working with older people and supporting people with dementia.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Counciland you could soon be joining our team!

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Shona Shaw on 01887 822488 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.