We are looking to appoint a Driver / General Assistant at Yorkcraft.

Yorkcraft provides supported employment for people with disabilities who have more complex barriers to finding and keeping work. With the right support employees are able to make a valuable contribution in their job and where appropriate, develop and progress to open employment within the local community.

This is an opportunity to join a committed, hard working small team.

Key tasks include :

• Driving Yorkcraft vehicles and employees to enable external work to be completed. This may include light removals, the collection of storage of records and confidential waste, deliveries and gardening
• Performing daily vehicle cheks prior to taking out a vehicle as set out in the driver’s code of practice and completing the appropriate paperwork
• Assisting with the mentoring, induction and training of new employees, both on work experience and in paid employment
• As part of a team, to participate in production and all other work activities as required

Good comunication and interpersonal skills are necessary. You will be self motivated and able to motivate others.

A driving licence and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Maria Melling, Supported Employment and Business Manager, maria.melling@york.gov.uk or on 01904 552705.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Sunday 18 December 2022 at 12 midnight