Driver

Leonard Cheshire; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire Gloucestershire House in Cheltenham is seeking a Driver for occasional hours to provide safe transport for residents, staff and visitors, helping people attend appointments, activities and community events.

The role requires a full, clean UK manual driving licence, a friendly, patient approach and good teamwork. You will perform daily vehicle checks and maintain logs, with a rota across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential).
• Friendly, professional and patient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (helpful, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport for residents, staff and visitors.
• Support individuals to access appointments, activities and community events.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate records and logs for journeys and maintenance.
• Offer a friendly, supportive presence to everyone you transport.

Skills

Manual driving licence (UK)

Friendly & patient

Communication & teamwork

Desire to help others

Basic vehicle maintenance

Job description

£12.84 per hour | Occasional Hours | Gloucestershire House - Cheltenham

A home, not just a service

Our Gloucestershire House service is home to adults with physical and learning disabilities. It’s a warm, welcoming environment where everyone works together to make daily life easier and more enjoyable. As a Driver, you’ll play a key role in helping people stay connected to their community — from attending appointments to enjoying social outings and everyday activities.

This is a an occasional hours position to cover annual leave and sickness.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

What you’ll do

• Provide safe, reliable transport for residents, staff, and visitors
• Support individuals to access appointments, activities, and community events
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, ensuring safety and cleanliness
• Maintain accurate records and logs for journeys and maintenance
• Offer a friendly, supportive presence to everyone you transport

What helps you shine here

• Full, clean UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Friendly, professional, and patient approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (helpful, but not essential)

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. From residential care to supported living and respite, we create spaces that feel like home — giving people real choice and control over their lives.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.