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Driver for people with intellectual disabilities to go to church (evening)

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We have 6 people who are independent in many ways but need support with transport to church on a Tuesday evening. We require a volunteer driver to help with transporting them there and back on a Tuesday evening. They are a great group of people, and live in 3 different houses in the Somerfield and Westmorland areas. The role is to pick up people from their houses, drive them to church and support them at the service, and bring them back again. All of the people are regulars at the church.

This position would start in February 2025.

Requirements:

Full NZ driver's licence
Confident driving a van
Experience working with vulnerable people
An understanding of people with intellectual disabilities

Application process

  • Complete Application, Police vetting, One-way Spark interview and provide two referees
  • Attend an interview
  • Attend an induction (including a vehicle induction)

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

3h on a Tuesday night
Able to commit for at the least for 6 months and hopefully for longer.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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