Minibus Driver
Altogether Care are looking for a minibus driver to assist our three care homes the role is based from our Weymouth Care Home. We are looking for an enthusiastic, cheerful, and dependable part-time minibus driver to assist care staff to take our residents on outings and sightseeing drives.
This role will including moving and handling plus ensuring clients are secured for transport and full training will be given.
The hours are 16.25 hours per week split as below:
Monday to Friday: 1 pm – 4.15pm (3 hrs + 15 minutes daily)
About the role
The position requires that you:
Remain with the staff and mini bus during the contracted hours,
Assist up to 4 residents in wheelchairs, getting on and off the minibus using the platform lift, and securing chairs into the bus floor
Basic checking of the van prior to each outing
Base is Weymouth, you will also be driving for people who live at our homes in Yeovil and Dorchester different days per week, taking residents on sightseeing tours or outings
Rate of pay £10.50
You are required to have:
A clean driver’s license.
Need to be 21 or over (For Insurance Purposes
You must also have been driving for more than two years
Enhanced DBS will be required. (Provided by Altogether Care)
Previous experience not required, but would be beneficial.
The role is a permanent contract of 16.25 hours per week.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Held a Full UK driving license for more than 1 year
- Be able to undertake a DBS
Desired criteria
- Been Driving for 2 years
- Experience working with vulnerable people
Altogether Care
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business. In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Our benefits
We are always looking to expand our team who are passionate about what they do. Available roles include care and support workers, registered nurses, administrators, and chefs. Whatever your vocation, we would love to welcome you to the Altogether Care family!
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Work With Charities
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
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