Job description
Mini Bus Driver
Do you want to make a difference to our residents’ wellbeing and independence by driving them to their appointments and favourite locations?
You’ll become an integral part of our residents’ daily lives when you join us as our Mini Bus Driver across two of our care homes. You’ll be an experienced driver and will know how to engage with people and hold meaningful conversations.
The mini bus service that you will provide will be for two of our care homes – Ashbrook Court in Sewardstone, London.
What we can offer you
- £11 per hour
- Full time contract - 30 hours per week
- Weekend availability
- Paid holiday
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
Your role
As our Mini Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safety and comfort of our residents when driving them to their destinations. You will carry out daily safety and cleaning checks of the vehicle and report any issues to the home manager. You will interact with our residents on a daily basis – so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times.
Here’s some other important things you need to know:
- You must have a full, clean drivers’ licence and clean criminal record – you will be driving a car and a minibus and so will need to provide documentary evidence of D1 on your licence
- You’ll complete all relevant paperwork and fill in log sheets as required on a daily basis.
About Us
At our care home in Sewardstone, London, our expert team offer compassionate and loving care. As part of our broad range of services, which includes dementia care, nursing care and residential care, our award-winning team are passionate about ensuring your loved ones feel safe and happy. With vibrant lifestyle choices and tailored care, residents at our Sewardstone, London care home, can live life to the full.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person