Driver

CareTech UK; Hartwell; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Descrizione del lavoro

The Oakleaf Group is recruiting a full-time driver for Hartwell, Northampton. You will drive a minibus to medical appointments, social outings, and rehabilitation sessions, greeting residents warmly and assisting them on and off the vehicle.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager and Head of Estates, you may work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. A caring approach and safety-minded attitude are essential.

Competenze

• Clean, full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in Caring environment preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with residents.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work both independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Liaise with nurses/therapists for appointment details and requirements.
• Assist residents with mobility and getting in/out of the vehicle; handle personal items.
• Provide safe, punctual, and courteous transportation for residents and staff.
• Perform daily checks and routine maintenance on the vehicle; keep it clean and roadworthy.
• Report vehicle defects and accident damage as they occur.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out; support local pick-up/delivery errands as needed.

Descrizione del lavoro

Driver- The Oakleaf Group

Location: Hartwell, Northampton

Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 16.30pm

Rate: £13.08 per hour

Note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

About CareTech

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

About the Oakleaf Group

The Oakleaf Group is currently recruiting for a full-time driver, 5 days per week to join the team at their site in Hartwell, Northampton.

In this role, you will help our residents by safely driving our minibus to medical appointments, social outings, and rehabilitation sessions. This is more than just driving, you will be a friendly face who greets residents with warmth, assists them safely on and off the vehicle, and ensures every journey is comfortable and cheerful. You may be required to support on the units if there are quieter periods.

The driver will report to the Nurse Manager, they are also reportable to Head of Estates and Facilities.

This role includes a flexible working pattern, it may include working later or starting earlier, and may include some weekend working.

Working Environment

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi-disciplinary team working within the field of acquired brain injury. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological rehabilitation across various sites.

This role is based in one of 4 units at our Hilltop House site at Hartwell in Northampton, currently rated as Outstanding by CQC.

Working for this Leading Care Provider you will be instrumental in the provision of care and therefore it is desirable that you have a proven track record working in a similar position within the care sector.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

The Role

• The driver is to liaise with the nurses/therapists for details of any appointments and the requirements of the appointment.
• Assist residents with mobility needs, getting into and out of the vehicle, and handling personal items.
• Provide safe, punctual, and courteous transportation for residents and staff, observing road and driving conditions at all times
• Perform daily checks and routine maintenance to keep the care home vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy.
• Reporting any vehicle defects accordingly, including accident damage.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean condition inside and out.
• Support occasional local pick-up and delivery errands for the home.

Requirements

• Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential
• Able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our residents
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a difference to someone else life
• Good written skills

To be considered for this role, you must hold a clean, full UK driving licence.

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality