Medical Centre Driver/ Chaperone

Medical Centre Driver & Chaperone

 To start as soon as possible

20 hours per week term time only

Actual annual salary £6,677

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. 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 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday during term time (33 weeks per year), with the possibility of occasional overtime.

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 15^th April 2021

Interview date:  22^nd April 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.

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