By: Stuart Williams
Join us this Saturday (13th May) for the official opening of the 'Heart of Rousay' boardwalk. Liam McArthur MSP will be joining us to 'cut the ribbon'.
Meet at Rousay school from 11, and we'll walk to the Turbine from 11:30. (Transport can be provided for those who might not be able to manage the walk). Lunch back at the school at 1pm.
Please come and join us, and dedicate the Boardwalk to Eleanor.
In Other News..
Please click here to read the approved REW DT board meeting minutes from the meeting held on 16 August 2023
A couple of wellbeing events in the next couple of months - click on the images to book.
Community Car Driver
We are looking for a reliable driver(s) to join our friendly driving team.
The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence.
The role involves driving our community Electric Car on ‘dial-a-ride’ runs every Monday & Wednesday, and trips to Mainland the first and third Thursday of each month. Trips on island are generally to the shop, post office and surgery. Trips to Mainland are generally to Kirkwall. Drivers will be expected to provide any necessary assistance for passengers before, during, or after travel, consistent with their transport needs.
There is a possibility of extra hours on an ad-hoc basis. Drivers will be required to perform basic vehicle checks and keep the car clean & tidy.
Full training will be given.
We welcome applications from people who can only do certain days of the week.
Job Type: Part-time until March 2024.
Part-time hours: 10-15 per week. Mon & Wed typically 9.30-15.30. Mainland trips catch 10.05 and return on 14.45.
Salary: £10.90 per hour when driving, but there is a daily allowance for being available (£18/day for 6 hours). There is an uplift of 12.07% pay enhancement in lieu of holiday.
Interested? Email us at info@rewdt.org or call on 01856 821229, we are looking forward to hearing from you!