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Job Description
Can you build strong professional relationships with others
If you can then you might be well suited to our Driver Handyperson role working across our Day Services in Crowborough and Lewes.
You will be crucial to the success of our teams who provide support to adults with a learning disability within our day service in Crowborough and Lewes. Your work will have a real and positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service and in return we can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling role.
As a Driver you enrich a persons life by providing transport to and from a persons home into our day service in Crowborough. As a Driver role you will be key in providing a service where people can see their friends learn new skills and be involved in their local addition you will provide trips to people who attend our day services in Crowborough and Lewes.
As a Handyperson you will complete practical tasks that ensure a safe and respectful environment and contribute towards the safe running of the service.
Our team of Support Workers provide day services to people with a learning disability with this Driver Handyperson role involves working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm for 37 hours per week.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a standard car licence (category B) subject to satisfactory completion of the minibus theory training and on-road practical assessment involving a 9-seater accessible vehicle.
- Aged 23 or over and have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years without a fault claim or conviction
- Have general repair experience and able to undertake minor redecoration tasks. With experience of using DIY tools
- Can communicate effectively with service users and colleagues at ease provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Are caring sensitive understanding and patient
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.
Interviews will take part in person initially with a second element which will include an on the-road practical assessment in our minibus.
Initial interviews will take place at Hookstead Day Service Goldsmiths Avenue Crowborough TN6 1RG on 17 October 2025. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
This role makes a difference to the lives or people with a learning disability. For this role we supply a uniform PPE and there is ongoing support with training and development.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
For an informal discussion please contact Gemma Wanstall Service Manager at
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Employment Type
Full Time
