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. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1186083874 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 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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. 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)