Overview
Role: Driver
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term
Contract Hours: 14 Hours Per Week
Cheshire Service: Cara Cheshire Services
Address: Phoenix Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20 T277
About Cheshire Ireland
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/
What We Do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How We Work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
General Duties:
* As a driver you will assist in the transportation of individuals who receive a service from Cheshire Ireland while maintaining records (mileage usage & diesel expenditure, etc).
* Take an active role in health and safety and ensuring all health & safety requirements are met, i.e., basic vehicle checks & reporting faults, etc.
* You must perform duties in a manner consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos.
Who We Are Looking For
* A minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a similar role.
* Full Manual Driver’s Licence.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Computer literate.
* In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in Ireland.
* Ability to speak and write English fluently.
* Desire for personal and professional development.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
* Good standard of verbal and written English.
* Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Positive attitude and willingness to embrace change.
* Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Why work for us
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Advanced Rostering.
* Free Parking.
* €15.40 - €17.12 per hour (based on experience).
* Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training.
Benefits
* Sick pay benefit.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Maternity benefit.
* Bike/Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Death in Service benefit for pension members.
* Employee Referral bonus.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 27th of August 2025
Equal Opportunity and Vetting
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau.
Website: www.cheshire.ie
Company Reg No: 20165 • Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 • Charities Regulator No: 20008321
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