Compassionate Minibus Driver: Safe Transport for Seniors

Peabody; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a friendly Minibus Driver in Dover, UK. You will provide a safe and caring transport service for older and vulnerable customers, helping them attend activities, appointments and outings.

You will assist customers with mobility needs, operate tail lifts and accessibility equipment, perform vehicle checks, and ensure the minibus is safe and presentable. You’ll use a smartphone and digital systems for schedules and updates, while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Provide safe, caring and professional transport for older and vulnerable customers.
• Support customers with mobility needs, including wheelchair users.
• Operate tail lifts and wheelchair restraints.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report faults promptly.
• Ensure minibus is safe, clean and roadworthy.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with customers.
• Identify safeguarding concerns per Peabody policies.
• Use smartphone and digital systems to access schedules, emails and service updates.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain training/qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers to and from their homes, activities and community outings.
• Support customers with mobility needs, including wheelchair users.
• Operate tail lifts, wheelchair restraints and other accessibility equipment.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report faults promptly.
• Ensure the minibus is safe, clean and roadworthy.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with Peabody policies.

Skills

Friendly and reliable driver

Customer service

Safe driving

Tools

Smartphone usage

Digital schedules systems

Job description

Peabody is seeking a friendly Minibus Driver in Dover, UK. You will provide a safe and caring transport service for older and vulnerable customers, helping them attend activities, appointments and outings.

You will assist customers with mobility needs, operate tail lifts and accessibility equipment, perform vehicle checks, and ensure the minibus is safe and presentable. You’ll use a smartphone and digital systems for schedules and updates, while upholding health and safety standards.