Job summary
As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps the organization give its residents the best possible care and support. You'll be responsible for making various journeys involving residents, staff, and visitors, and maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of the vehicles.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Driver at a Barchester care home involves providing transportation services to ensure residents, staff, and visitors can access the care and support they need. You'll be responsible for driving the vehicles, interacting with everyone you drive, and keeping the vehicles in top condition through regular cleaning and maintenance.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes across the country, offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Barchester is committed to creating a caring and supportive environment that promotes the well-being of its residents.
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
1. The role requires a clean driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training.