Compassionate Driver for Mental Health & Disability

The Recruitment Co; Armagh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Co is recruiting for a Driver with Caring Duties (Band 3) on behalf of our client within Mental Health & Disability Services in the United Kingdom. The role combines professional driving with practical support for service users, enabling access to services, activities, and appointments in a compassionate, person-centred manner.

Key responsibilities include transporting service users, assisting those with mobility aids, and delivering first aid when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to duties as required.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles and assisting service users.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport service users to facilities and activities.
• Assist service users, including those with wheelchairs, when boarding/exiting vehicles.
• Provide basic first aid when required and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks and perform basic vehicle checks.
• Operate passenger lifts and ramps and ensure vehicles are safe and clean.
• Deliver a caring, respectful, and professional service to all service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Initiative

Flexible

Job description

The Recruitment Co is recruiting for a Driver with Caring Duties (Band 3) on behalf of our client within Mental Health & Disability Services in the United Kingdom. The role combines professional driving with practical support for service users, enabling access to services, activities, and appointments in a compassionate, person-centred manner.

Key responsibilities include transporting service users, assisting those with mobility aids, and delivering first aid when needed.