Day Centre Driver

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Driver/Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults in their daily activities. This role involves driving a minibus for residents, assisting in activities, and ensuring their safety. Candidates must hold a D1 driving license and have a passion for care. Join a company dedicated to transforming the care industry and enjoy opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a D1 driving license.
• Experience in care provision.
• Organized and efficient professional.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents for outings and assist in care activities.
• Maintain and clean the minibus.
• Be available for planned and unplanned shifts.

Skills

Driving skills

Team management

Effective communication

Empathy

Job description

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Driver/Care Assistant at London Care, part of City & County, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

The day centre is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm offers the below services to residents in the Kensington and Chelsea borough.

• Care services for people with dementia
• Care services for people with learning disabilities
• Caring for adults over 65
• Caring for adults under 65
• Mental health conditions
• Physical disabilities
• Sensory impairments
• Substance misuse problems

Job Description

The staff team are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, This role involves transporting vulnerable adults with advanced dementia and reduced mobility. Each minibus will have an escort who supports the drivers with pick up and drop of

Duties

• Be available for planned and unplanned driving, involving some weekends and on call work.
• Drive a minibus on residents outings, helping with activities and care team
• Be a car owner with full driving licence, including full D1 section
• Take full responsibility of minibus, including cleaning and facilitating maintenance

Shift pattern Mon to Sunday 8:45 to 16:45,

Driving runs – 9:00-11:00am pick up and drop off 14:45 – 16:30.

Due to the nature of the role the following is required:

• Driver with D1 License (Required)
• Confident and able to drive a minibus (9 seats).

Qualifications

What you need

You will need to be an efficient, organised and experienced care professional who is passionate about providing the best care, thrive on managing a team within a health and social care environment and take pride in building relationships with your clients and care workers.

Due to the field based elements of the role you must be a driver with your own vehicle.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey

City and County Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and part of the City and County Healthcare Group.