Job summary As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you will provide a service that helps the organization give its residents the best possible care and support. You will be responsible for making various journeys involving residents, staff, and visitors, and maintaining the vehicles in top condition. Main duties of the job The role of a Driver at a Barchester care home involves providing transportation services to support the care and well-being of the residents. You will be responsible for driving the vehicles, ensuring they are clean and roadworthy, and interacting with residents, staff, and visitors during the journeys. The role requires a clean driving license, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, support, and cleanliness. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services to support the needs of elderly and vulnerable individuals. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a comfortable and fulfilling environment for its residents. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1226810222 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Burwash TN19 7BE Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps us give our residents the best possible care and support. We want everyone here to enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, and you'll have an important part to play in making that happen. You'll get behind the wheel to make all kinds of journeys involving residents, staff and visitors, and you'll be happy to interact with everyone you drive. As a Driver, we'll also rely on you to keep our vehicles in tip-top condition so that they're always clean and roadworthy. ABOUT YOU Courteous, respectful and patient, you'll see this Driver role as an opportunity to help our residents get the most out of life. We'll need to see a clean driving licence and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, support and cleanliness. You should have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps us give our residents the best possible care and support. We want everyone here to enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, and you'll have an important part to play in making that happen. You'll get behind the wheel to make all kinds of journeys involving residents, staff and visitors, and you'll be happy to interact with everyone you drive. As a Driver, we'll also rely on you to keep our vehicles in tip-top condition so that they're always clean and roadworthy. ABOUT YOU Courteous, respectful and patient, you'll see this Driver role as an opportunity to help our residents get the most out of life. We'll need to see a clean driving licence and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, support and cleanliness. You should have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training. A clean driving license is also required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training. A clean driving license is also required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Burwash TN19 7BE Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)