Compassionate Healthcare Transport Driver

MPA Recruitment; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Healthcare setting experience

Support during onboarding

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Band 3 Driver with Caring Duties for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust at Downe Hospital. You will transport clients and staff safely, assist with wheelchairs or walking aids, and help clients into and out of vehicles.

The role requires an experienced bus/coach driver who can work closely with clients and support their individual needs. This temporary position runs for 12 weeks with weekly pay and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum six months’ experience driving buses or coaches.
• Current, unrestricted full Category D licence valid in the UK.
• Current, valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC).
• Experience using passenger tail lifts, ramps and equipment such as wheelchair webbing and clamps.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Driving & Passenger Safety: Collect and transport Trust clients and staff. Drive to centres, outings and activities. Assist passengers into/out of vehicles. Use restraints and equipment safely.
• Caring Duties: Support clients who use wheelchairs or walking aids. Provide personal assistance while respecting privacy and dignity.
• Service Standards: Follow health and safety, infection prevention and confidentiality requirements. Report accidents or defects. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.

Skills

Bus/coach driving experience

UK driving licence Category D

DQC (Driver Qualification Card)

Wheelchair/walking aid handling

Confidentiality understanding

Job description

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Band 3 Driver with Caring Duties for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust at Downe Hospital. You will transport clients and staff safely, assist with wheelchairs or walking aids, and help clients into and out of vehicles.

The role requires an experienced bus/coach driver who can work closely with clients and support their individual needs. This temporary position runs for 12 weeks with weekly pay and holiday pay.