Transport Team Leader

The aims of the Transport Service are to provide safe, accessible and efficient transport means to vulnerable people so that they can participate in the services offered by Day Opportunities for vulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Transport Team Leader

Department: Transport

Base: Cromwell Road Resource Centre and Doughty Road Depot

37.5 hours a week, permanent

Salary: £29,317 - £35,715 per annum. You will be appointed on a fixed point within the range.

You will undertake the day to day management of a team of transport staff, delivering a comprehensive and professional service, ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and Road Traffic legislation are adhered to in relation to transportation and vehicle safety. You will co-ordinate the transport operations to satisfy the needs of the customers through the efficient usage of the fleet. You will be required to drive vehicles as and when needed.

You must hold a D1 driving entitlement and a level 4 Supervision/Management qualification or equivalent level of competence. You should have experience of managing, recruiting and delivering training to staff and have previous experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs. It is also essential that you have experience of working within a transport environment, have effective customer care and decision making skills and are competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook & Excel. A working knowledge of relevant legislation is also required.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NEL Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Person Specification Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Drivers Working Hours, Health and Safety Regulations, Road Traffic legislation
• Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility
• Effective customer care skills
• Ability to deal with Emergency situations in a calm and effective manner
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel & Teams
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Effective organisation and planning skills
• Ability to build positive inter-personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve

Experience

• Experience of working within a transport environment, including fleet maintenance
• Experience of driving vehicles carrying up to a maximum of 16 passengers
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive vehicle safety checks
• Experience of supervising staff
• Recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience in dealing with both internal departments and external agencies

Qualifications

• D1 driving entitlement
• Level 4 qualification in Supervision/Management e.g. HNC or equivalent level of competence
• Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
• Literacy and numeracy qualification
• Level 2 qualification in computer applications or equivalent level of experience
• P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Other

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£29,317 to £35,715 a year