Bank Driver

Cygnet; Hexham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

NHS discount (Blue light Card)

Cycle to Work

Eye tests

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is seeking a Bank Driver to support escort transport for service users and staff. You must live locally within 3 miles of the Hexham site and hold a valid driving license. The role involves vehicle safety checks and adherence to Health & Safety and company protocols.

The position offers bank hours with a friendly, supportive culture and opportunities to progress through our apprenticeship schemes and benefits. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Excellent communication skills required to interact with staff and service users.
• Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for escort visits for service users and staff.
• Carry out thorough vehicle safety checks.
• Report problems and comply with Health & Safety and company protocols.
• Maintain a bubbly personality and professional communication.

Skills

Valid driving licence

Excellent communication

DBS check

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Driver who lives locally, within a 3 mile radius to Cygnet Hospital Hexham ( NE46 4JR), with a passion for making a difference to others.

You'll be working Bank Hours at our site in Hexham helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people travelling in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day...

• We are looking for a Driver to provide transport for escort visits for both service users and staff.
• Thorough vehicle checks to ensure Safety Checks
• Reporting of any problems and compliance with Health & Safety and company protocols.
• Bubbly personality and great communication skills
• Valid, clean driving license (Essential)
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... £13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance.

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings (Blue light Card)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.