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We have an exciting new job opportunity for a Van Driver to join our friendly team based in Derby. As a Van Driver you will be working out of our Bury donation station delivering and collecting donations from our other shops in the surrounding area. Covering from Wakefield to Loughborough.
If you would like to play your part in making a difference to people with Learning Disabilities, then we would love to hear from you.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
 
Job Requirements:
Flexible approach to working hours and days including working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays as appropriate, and when required.
Assisting in area team, including cover at other stores.
Travel to team meetings, training events, etc. This will include occasional long distances and overnight stays (expenses will be paid).
Able to access a telephone to provide out of hours’ emergency call cover.
There will be a need to lift, on a frequent basis, items of various sizes and weights.
Basic DBS (Criminal Record) checkWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
Vacancy ID: 32816

Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.  
Our work includes;

providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
providing advice through our help lines and web sites