Bank Minibus Driver

Splendid Hospitality Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Hotel Room Discounts

Food & Beverage Discounts

Life Assurance

Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Earned wages access

Job summary

Splendid Healthcare Head Office is seeking a Minibus Driver to support residents with outings and appointments. You will operate the home’s minibus safely, assist residents boarding and alighting, and maintain vehicle and mileage records. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required.

Weekend/evening shifts may be needed. Join a supportive team at Splendid Healthcare Head Office, where you will help provide engaging activities and community connections while ensuring safe transport

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• DBS check enhanced disclosure required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the home's minibus for resident outings, appointments and events.
• Complete vehicle checks before and after use in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure residents are transported safely and comfortably.

Skills

Minibus driving

UK driving licence

DBS check

Weekend/evening availability

Tools

Vehicle checks

Job description

Bank Minibus Driver

Department: Driver

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Splendid Healthcare Head Office - Tylden House

Compensation: £13.35 / hour

Description

Imagine starting your day with a smile and a kind word that brightens someone else’s morning. The Minibus Driver will support residents to live fulfilling lives by facilitating engagement, maintaining community connections, and organising activities that reflect individual interests, preferences, and abilities

You’ll help write the small, meaningful chapters in someone’s story, and in return, you’ll be part of a community that values and supports you too.

Please note, that all our roles are subject to an enhanced police check (Disclosure Barring Service – DBS) before employment commences.

The role includes responsibility for safely driving the home's minibus to support resident outings, appointments, and community engagement opportunities.

A full UK driving licence is required and must be eligible and able to be insured to drive the company's minibus

Key Responsibilities

As a Minibus Driver, every day is about making a real difference in the lives of our residents. You’ll get to:

• Promote dignity, independence, equality, and inclusion in all activities.
• Safely operate the home's minibus for resident outings, appointments, and events.
• Complete vehicle checks before and after use in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure residents are always transported safely and comfortably.
• Assist residents boarding and leaving the vehicle in accordance with moving and handling guidance.
• Ensure wheelchairs, mobility equipment and safety restraints are used appropriately.
• Maintain any required driving records, mileage logs and vehicle documentation.

We require flexibility to work weekends, evenings and public holidays when required.

Also require willingness to undertake minibus driver assessments and refresher training.

This role requires periods of standing, walking, setting up activity areas, supporting outings and assisting residents with mobility in accordance with training and risk assessments.

What makes you Splendid

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work collaboratively with all departments within the home.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to team culture.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and training events.
• Promote the organisation's values and standards at all times.

Benefits

When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
• Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
• Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
• Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme - our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, fully insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
• Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
• Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
• Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.