Driver

Cygnet; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services is seeking a part-time Driver to operate a 7-seater minibus. The role runs as a split shift, 3 hours in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, Monday to Friday, with DBS check on successful appointment.

You will be required to hold a UK D1 licence with minimal points, be aged 21+, and be able to plan routes and interact professionally with service users and colleagues. Salary £13.15 per hour, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK D1 Licence with no more than 3 points.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Able to navigate with Sat Nav or maps.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule.
• Willing to work unsupervised.
• Good customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7-seater mini bus on a part-time split shift (morning & afternoon).
• Refuel and check the vehicle before outgoing and after returning; keep it clean inside and out.
• Report any faults or damage to the vehicle promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

D1 Licence

Local knowledge

Navigation (satnav/maps)

Schedule planning

Willing to work unsupervised

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

We are currently looking for a Driver, who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus, working on a part time basis. This is a split shift contract, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, Monday- Friday.

Please note: For insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You also need to have a D1 licence to be able to drive the minibus.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.

You Will Need To Demonstrate Each Of The Following:

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points


• Knowledge of the local area


• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps


• Able to plan and keep to a schedule


• Willing to work unsupervised


• Good customer service skills


• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.


• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £13.15 per hour


• Part time contract with the opportunity for overtime


• Regular coaching & appraisal


• Expert supervision & peer support


• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.