Driver

Local Care Direct; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid and flexible working options

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Local Care Direct in Bradford is seeking Part-Time Drivers to join the urgent care team. You will ensure safe, timely and compassionate patient transport, supporting clinicians during home visits and coordinating with duty clinicians across West Yorkshire.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork and patient‑centered care. A full UK licence with minimal penalty points is required, with shifts including evenings and weekends as per a 4‑week rolling rota.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Extensive experience driving in cities and on motorways, both day and night.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to work with clinicians and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians during home visits by managing medical equipment and medications.
• Assist with administrative tasks to enable effective and efficient patient care.
• Provide patient transport services when required.
• Support operational colleagues during periods of unplanned staff absence.
• Play an active role as part of a wider multidisciplinary team committed to patient safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving in urban areas

City driving

Planning

Communication

Customer focus

Job description

What the Role Offers

We are currently seeking Part‑Time Drivers to join our dedicated team in the Bradford area , playing a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely and compassionate care.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. You will work as a key member of the urgent care team, building strong working relationships with clinicians and operational colleagues.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

In‑Hours: £13.21 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 18.00 Out of Hours: £14.21 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00 – 08.00 All day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Local Care Direct Base: Westbourne Green Community Hospital - Bradford, BD8 8RA

Shifts Available :

Sunday Bradford Mobile 1 Driver 18:00-22:59 every week

Please note: our rota operates on a 4‑week rolling basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Please see Job Description

You will need:

• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
• Extensive experience driving in cities and on motorways, both day and night
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
• A customer‑focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues

Why Join Local Care Direct?

You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team, working for an organisation that values collaboration, flexibility and the difference you make every shift.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the LCD Mobile Area Operation across West Yorkshire and Craven, whilst working together with the Bradley Hub Controllers and Mobile Clinicians. All Drivers are responsible for the safety of the vehicle, themselves and their clinician when conducting home visit. Additional duties include transporting patients from home to clinic and driving tasks as directed by the Duty Manager.

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As a Driver, you will work closely with the Duty Clinician, transporting them safely to patients’ homes and other locations across West Yorkshire as directed by the Duty Controller.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clinicians during home visits by managing medical equipment and medications
• Assisting with administrative tasks to enable effective and efficient patient care
• Providing patient transport services when required
• Supporting operational colleagues during periods of unplanned staff absence
• Playing an active role as part of a wider multidisciplinary team committed to patient safety and wellbeing

Your contribution will be crucial in helping clinicians deliver care to a high standard in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

About you

We are looking for reliable, team‑focused individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of their role in patient care.

About Us

At Local Care Direct, we are proud to be a values‑led social enterprise providing essential health and support services across West Yorkshire. Since 2004, our teams have helped people access the right advice, care and support in the right place, at the right time and as close to home as possible.

With around 500 colleagues working across seventeen sites, we deliver services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including GP out-of-hours care, urgent treatment centres, walk‑in services, a central contact centre, dental assessment and booking, and tailored support for NHS partners.

We are looking for people who share our commitment to honesty, integrity, fairness, consistency, kindness and respect. In return, you will be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation where colleagues are valued and encouraged to make a real difference for patients, partners and local communities.

As part of our team, you will have access to development opportunities, clear progression pathways and a range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working options, dependent on role
• Access to the Blue Light Card for national discounts

If you want to be part of an organisation that puts people first and supports you to develop, we would welcome your application.