Bank Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.1% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Free health cash plan

24-hour free GP support line

Free life assurance

Apprenticeship scheme and expert-super

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is seeking a Bank Driver to transport service users and staff on escort visits, conduct pre-journey vehicle checks and report faults. DBS clearance is required and candidates must live within three miles of the hospital.

The role offers bank hours with benefits including a pension scheme and access to a health support plan.

Qualifications

• Valid, clean driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Live within three-mile radius of Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

Responsibilities

• Drive service users and staff on escort visits
• Carry out thorough vehicle safety checks
• Report any vehicle problems promptly
• Comply with health and safety and company protocols
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for people travelling in the company's care

Skills

Good communication

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Bank Driver post at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, a 27-bed mental health hospital for women with complex needs, staffed on a bank basis by Cygnet Health Care. The role covers transport for escort visits for service users and staff, with pre-journey vehicle checks and reporting of any faults. Bank hours apply, and candidates must live within a three-mile radius of the hospital. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Drive service users and staff on escort visits
• Carry out thorough vehicle safety checks
• Report any vehicle problems promptly
• Comply with health and safety and company protocols
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for people travelling in the company's care

Registration & licences

• Valid, clean driving licence

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Outgoing, friendly manner

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Live within a three-mile radius of Cygnet Hospital Hexham

What’s offered

• 12.1% holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Free health cash plan
• 24-hour free GP support line
• Free life assurance
• Apprenticeship scheme and expert supervision
• Employee referral scheme