Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
Role:
Minibus Driver
Location:
Galway City and Tuam
Contracts Available:
Permanent Contracts available in Galway City and Tuam. 39 hours a week.
The Role:
1. Provide daily transport services to service users attending Ability West’s centres as directed by the Manager of Ancillary Services.
2. Provision of transport in general for service users e.g. outings, swimming, etc. as requested by the Manager of Ancillary Services.
3. To drive the vehicle in a safe manner in accordance with the Rules of the Road and any relevant Road Traffic Acts which may be in operation.
4. Be responsible for the general upkeep of the bus and ensure that it is kept clean and tidy at all times.
Essential Criteria:
1. A full, clean B, D & D1 driving licence.
2. An awareness of and interest in the needs of people with an intellectual and physical disability.
3. Evidence of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
For more information on the position please contact Peter Burke, Ancillary Services Manager on 087-3546418.
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