Job summary 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. 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. You'll also be responsible for keeping our vehicles in top condition. Main duties of the job In this Driver role, you'll be responsible for providing transportation services for residents, staff, and visitors at a Barchester care home. You'll be expected to maintain a high level of customer service and ensure the vehicles are well-maintained and roadworthy at all times. The role requires a clean driving license, NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, dementia, and rehabilitation care. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1268651854 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Tadcaster LS24 9PG 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 A clean driving licence and NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training are required for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A clean driving licence and NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training are required for this role. 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 Tadcaster LS24 9PG Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)