Driver (Adults)

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; New Milton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a Driver to join their team at New Forest Community Link. The role involves safely transporting passengers and providing support during their activities. Ideal candidates will be reliable, compassionate, and have a full D1 driver's license. Diverse and meaningful work alongside competitive benefits await.

Benefits

Comprehensive training including on-the-job training

Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Current full driver's license with D1 category and commitment to undertake MIDAS training.
• Ability to assist passengers with mobility issues and adapt communication style.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using the minibus during split shifts.
• Provide a warm welcome and ensure a comfortable journey for all passengers.
• Enable individuals to access personalized activities and demonstrate respect.

Skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Empathy

Communication

Education

Full driver's licence with D1 category

Job description

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Salary Range:£24,027 - £24,348 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £11,364 - £11,516 per annum)

Work Location:New Forest Community Link, New Milton

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2 July 2025

The Role:

Joining our team at New Forest Community Link as a Driver, you’ll work a split shift from 8:15am - 10:00am and 3:00pm - 16:45pm Monday to Friday, safely transporting passengers between different locations, using our minibus.

What you’ll do:

• Play a key role in enabling the people who use our services, to access a variety of personalised and meaningful activities.
• Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers.
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate core values of patience, compassion and empathy, even in challenging situations.

What we’re looking for:

• A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (or equivalent). You’ll undertake MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training once in the role, if you haven’t already completed this.
• Reliability and commitment to provide a professional and punctual service.
• Physically able to assist passengers with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs.
• Understanding and sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style as needed.

Take a look at our for more information about the Driver role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us:

• Receive comprehensive training, including on-the-job training on routes and responsibilities.
• Gain satisfaction from building relationships with passengers and enabling them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Commitment to your continued personal development.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Courier, Chauffeur, Taxi Driver, Minicab, LGV, PCO, HGV, Patient Transport, Transport, Tanker Driver, Delivery Driver, Security Driver, Food Delivery, 7.5 Tonne, Private Hire, Driving Instructor, Bus Driver, Delivery Driver, Recovery Driver, Uber Driver & Minibus Driver.

Travel Requirements

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full drivers’ licence.

Values Based Recruitment

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Driver (Adults)

Find out more about in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicki Ward, Day Opportunities Manager on

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.