Medical Centre Driver & Chaperone

Medical Centre Driver & Chaperone

To start January 2022

20 hours per week term time only

Actual annual salary £6,811pa

Due to the resignation of a member of staff, we need a part-time (term-time only) driver & chaperone to provide safe and efficient transportation of Christ’s Hospital pupils to and from clinic and Hospital appointments using a school car. In the case of pupils under 16 years, the post holder will also accompany students to the appointment and report back to the school on all relevant aspects.

Previous experience of working with children is preferred. The successful applicant will be able to establish a rapport with, and support a diverse range of students, as well as working flexibly with others on the team and with professionals external to the school. Fluency in English is required and the ability to understand, assimilate and report accurately about medical information is essential.

A clear, current driving licence is required to be maintained at all times as is annual medical clearance for occupational driving. School vehicles (manual gearbox) will be used and applicants should be confident driving a range of cars and able to meet the requirements of our insurance policy for driving as outlined in the person specification . The post holder will have a good local geographic knowledge. Hospital appointments are generally in Horsham, Crawley, Redhill, East Grinstead or Worthing.

Hours of work are 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday during term time (33 weeks per year), with the possibility of occasional overtime.

We offer the opportunity to join a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking and discounted membership of the on-site Sports Centre.

Christ’s Hospital welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.  We are members of the Schools Inclusion Alliance and hold the Rainbow Flag Award.

For further information and to apply please download an application pack from our website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk/about-ch/vacancies/. CVs alone are not accepted but may be submitted with the school’s application form and we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

We prefer to receive applications by email to hr@christs-hospital.org.uk by:

Closing date:  9am Tuesday 30^th November 2021

Interview date:  6^th December 2021

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).  More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1120090.