Bank Driver

NHS Jobs; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13

Flexible working

Overtime

Coaching

Appraisal

Cycle to Work

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service is seeking a Bank Driver to cover ad-hoc shifts, typically 3 hours in the morning and/or evening, across a 7-day rota.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a UK D1 licence with ≤3 points, and have a full UK licence for at least 2 years. DBS check will be required for the role.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 licence with no more than 3 points.
• Knowledge of the local area and ability to navigate with Sat Nav or maps.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule and work unsupervised.
• Great customer service and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent organisation and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the 7-seater minibus for ad-hoc shifts across a 7 day rota.
• Refuel and check the vehicle before and after each outing, keep it clean.
• Report any faults or damage promptly and follow safety procedures.

Skills

D1 Licence

Local area knowledge

Sat Nav navigation

Scheduling planning

Willing to work unsupervised

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

We are looking for a Bank Driver who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus working on a casual/ flexible basis. You will be offered shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to cover 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening across a 7 day rota. Please note: for insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage. The post holder will need to demonstrate each of the following:

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
• Knowledge of the local area
• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule
• Willing to work unsupervised
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet?

Well offer you

• £13.00 per hour
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Each casual / bank shift constitutes a separate engagement and shall be deemed to be unconnected. Between periods of work there are no subsisting obligations on either party. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.