Compassionate Care Driver — Resident Transport & Vehicle Care

Barchester Healthcare; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Automatic enrolment into profit share"

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Driver for one of our Canterbury care homes. You will drive residents, staff and visitors, and you’ll keep vehicles clean and roadworthy while providing a warm, supportive presence.

You’ll interact with residents to help them enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, while complying with high standards of care, safety and cleanliness. This role offers a rewarding environment within a respected care provider.

Qualifications

• Courteous, respectful and patient approach to residents.
• Must have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, COSHH and infection control training.
• Clean driving licence is essential for daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents, staff and visitors to destinations in a safe, courteous manner.
• Maintain vehicles to high standards of cleanliness and road worthiness.
• Interact with residents and staff to support quality care in daily routines.

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Patient

People skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety

COSHH training

Infection control training

Clean driving licence

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Driver for one of our Canterbury care homes. You will drive residents, staff and visitors, and you’ll keep vehicles clean and roadworthy while providing a warm, supportive presence.

You’ll interact with residents to help them enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, while complying with high standards of care, safety and cleanliness. This role offers a rewarding environment within a respected care provider.