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 tip-top condition. Main duties of the job The role of a Driver at a Barchester care home involves providing transportation services to residents, staff, and visitors. You'll be expected to maintain a high standard of care, support, and cleanliness while driving. Your responsibilities will include making various journeys and ensuring the vehicles are well-maintained and roadworthy. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, and the Driver role is an important part of this. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including free learning and development opportunities. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1171952792 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 You'll need a clean driving licence and have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You'll need a clean driving licence and have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training. 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)