Drivers

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Widmerpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization based in Widmerpool is seeking a compassionate Driver to support Service Users and participate in various activities. This role involves leading when necessary, maintaining vehicle safety, and ensuring a safe environment for residents. The position offers a competitive salary package with numerous benefits, including health support and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded

Early Pay – access to earned pay

Benefits platform with discounts

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or PSV Licence.
• Able to carry out driver’s weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the caring team promoting safety and wellbeing of Service Users.
• Participate in external activities and trips.
• Report vehicle defects and faults in accordance with Company Policy.

Skills

Care and compassion

Team player

Ability to lead

Vehicle safety checks

Basic vehicle maintenance

Tools

D1 driving licence

PSV Licence

Job description

About the Role

As a Driver for Maria Mallaband Care Group you will work as part of the caring team, and as such work with other staff to promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of the Service Users whilst participating in external activities and trips.

• Demonstrate care and compassion.
• Able to take the lead where needed and also be a team player.
• Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• The Minibus Driver will ideally hold a clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or PSV Licence
• Be competent in the ability to carry out the driver’s weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance
• Report any vehicle defect, faults and accidents in line with the Company Policy, ensuring all relevant reports are completed and submitted within the required timeframe

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Belvoir Vale Care Home

Belvoir Vale is situated in Widmerpool, just off the A46 and is registered to provide residential and dementia residential care for up to 62 residents.
The home is designed as a care village incorporating three care homes in grounds of over two acres. The purpose built care homes are ground floor, with all bedrooms having en-suite facilities. Belvoir Vale has a number of comfortable seating areas, dining rooms, a hair dressing salon and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Rutland House is a dementia specialist wing and has a 'memory cafe'', sweet shop and garden room, for residents and visitors to enjoy. Belvoir Vale has an array of personalised and social activities for residents to participate in, along with good food, companionship and offering residents choice every step of the way.