Driver/Caretaker (Older People Day Care Services)(2 Posts)
- Location:
- GCHSCP, Older People Day Care Services, Woodside Street Day Care Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET
- Meadowburn Day Centre, 188 Leithland Rd, Glasgow, G53 5AQ
- Salary:
- £28,205.26 - £29,854.96 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
Job Description
Role – Driver/Caretaker (Older People Day Care Services)
Location – GCHSCP, Older People Day Care Services, Woodside Street Day Care Centre, 891 Garscube Rd, Glasgow G20 7ET and Meadowburn Day Care Centre, 188 Leithland Rd, Glasgow G53 5AQ
Contract Status – Permanent
Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!
Older People Day Care Services provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for older adults during the day. Our goal is to promote independence, reduce isolation and enhance quality of life.
As a Driver/Caretaker, you’ll play a vital role by supporting older people with complex needs, ensuring safe transport to and from the centre. This role also involves Caretaking tasks to ensure ongoing maintenance of the building.
What We’re Looking For
• A minimum of Category D1 licence (PCV experience desirable).
• Undertake ongoing Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Training (DCPC)
• Excellent communication and basic numeric skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out physical duties.
• A friendly, helpful attitude and commitment to safety.
• Operate within Health and Safety at Work legislation.
Desirable Criteria
• MiDAS training and experience with mobility aids.
• First Aid qualification.
• Previous experience in accessible transport.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a service that supports older people to live well in their own homes
• Make a positive impact in your local community.
• Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive team environment.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Donnie McKinney, Senior Officer by email: Donnie.McKinney@glasgow.gov.uk
Working for us!
For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:
GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service
Application Packs
We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.
If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see