Activities Driver

NHS; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking an Activities Driver in Esher to provide safe, timely transportation for residents to various activities. The role involves assisting residents with special needs during transport and focusing on safe driving while directing support staff. Ideal candidates must have a PCV license with Cat D1, exceptional driving skills, and the ability to handle emergencies. The position is part-time, offering £13 an hour with a commitment to supporting resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and compliance with safety procedures is essential.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation for residents.
• Assist residents with special needs during transportation.
• Direct tasks to onboard support staff while driving.

Skills

PCV license with Cat D1

Safe driving skills

Emergency response

Customer service

Job description

Job summary

This role as an Activities Driver at Avery Healthcare involves providing safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities, while ensuring quality service. The focus is on supporting the care and wellbeing of the residents through reliable and considerate transportation.

Main duties

As an Activities Driver, your main responsibilities will be to provide transportation services for residents, assist them with any special needs during transportation, and focus on safe driving while directing tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff. You will also be required to perform miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 24 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number

1431498228

Job location

Avery Healthcare, Esher, KT10 9HJ

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 2 hours a day, 7 days a week

Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.

Other responsibilities:

• Providing transportation services for residents.
• Assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle, and assisting residents to the point of destination required.
• Always focusing on driving; directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion.
• Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

About you

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record.
• Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required.
• Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
• Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Required checks and eligibility

• DBS Disclosure check (cost will be met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Notice

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.