We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Driver/Care Assistant at London Care, part of City & County, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.
The day centre is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and offers the below services to residents in the Kensington and Chelsea borough:
* Care services for people with dementia
* Care services for people with learning disabilities
* Caring for adults over 65
* Caring for adults under 65
* Mental health conditions
* Physical disabilities
* Sensory impairments
* Substance misuse problems
Job Description
The staff team are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, this role involves transporting vulnerable adults with advanced dementia and reduced mobility. Each minibus will have an escort who supports the drivers with pick-up and drop-off.
Duties
* Be available for planned and unplanned driving, involving some weekends and on-call work.
* Drive a minibus on residents' outings, helping with activities and the care team.
* Be a car owner with a full driving licence, including full D1 section.
* Take full responsibility for the minibus, including cleaning and facilitating maintenance.
Shift pattern: Mon to Sunday 8:45 to 16:45, driving runs – 9:00-11:00am pick-up and drop-off 14:45 – 16:30.
Minimum Requirements
* Driver with D1 License (Required)
* Confident and able to drive a minibus (9 seats).
Qualifications
What you need
You will need to be an efficient, organised, and experienced care professional who is passionate about providing the best care, thrives on managing a team within a health and social care environment, and takes pride in building relationships with your clients and care workers.
Due to the field-based elements of the role, you must be a driver with your own vehicle.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey.
City and County Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and part of the City and County Healthcare Group.
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