Driver

Richmond Villages Operations Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Holiday entitlement

Pension plans

Annual leave and long service rewards

Travel loan (interest-free)

Job summary

Bupa Richmond Northampton Village is seeking a dedicated driver to organise daily transport for residents, including scheduled and on-demand trips such as shopping and appointments. The role requires a full UK driving licence and a courteous, flexible approach to care".

The position includes inductions, ongoing training, DBS check sponsorship by Bupa, and access to staff benefits. Shifts are 9:00am–5:00pm with 40 hours per week, potential for 50/50 job share.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have customer-focused experience.
• Polite and courteous with a can-do approach.
• Flexible and adaptable driver with a responsible attitude.
• Able to build trusting relationships with people.
• First aid trained; wheelchair restraints and tail-lift experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate a daily transport schedule for residents.
• Provide scheduled and on-demand trips (shopping, appointments, activities).
• Collect and deliver equipment using company vehicles.
• Carry out vehicle checks and keep documents in order; ensure fuel is available.
• Complete journey logs and monitor Tax/MOT expiry dates; notify admin when due.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Customer service

First aid trained

Wheelchair systems

Tail-lifts experience

Job description

Job Details

• Richmond Village Northampton, Bridge Meadow Way, Northampton, NN4 5EB
• Salary: £12.90 per hour & Paid Breaks
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (50/50 job share considered)
• Shifts: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

As a Driver, you'll organise and facilitate a daily transport schedule that meets the needs of residents within the village, providing scheduled and on-demand trips such as shopping trips, places of interest and medical appointments.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Collecting and delivering items of equipment to and from the village as required using company vehicles
• Carrying out scheduled checks on company vehicles, ensuring all documentation is in order and that vehicles are cleaned and have an adequate supply of fuel
• Reporting any vehicle defects and investigating and documenting the findings as required
• Completing journey logs after each use and monitoring Tax and MOT expiry dates, informing the Administrator near due dates
• Ensuring vehicles are locked and that alarms are activated when parking

Key Skills / Qualifications

As a Driver, it’s essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have experience in a customer focused environment. You’re polite and courteous with a can-do approach to your work. Flexible and adaptable, you’re a skilled and responsible driver that has an ability to build a trusting relationship with people. First aid trained with previous experience driving groups of people, using wheelchair restraint systems and vehicle tail-lifts would be advantageous.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we’ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Free meal with every shift
• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site
• Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support Locations: Richmond Northampton Village

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.