Drivers (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring service provider in the City Of London seeks a Driver to join their team, promoting the safety and wellbeing of Service Users during external activities. The ideal candidate must hold a valid driving licence (D1 or PSV) and show compassion in a physically demanding role. In return, a competitive salary and benefits package including health cashback, early pay access, and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Company-funded health cashback

Early pay access

Benefits platform with discounts

Exclusive discounts on Tastecard

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

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and be able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Competency in vehicle maintenance and reporting of defects is required.
• Must demonstrate compassion and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of Service Users.
• Participate in external activities and trips.
• Report vehicle defects and complete relevant reports.

Skills

Demonstrate care and compassion

Ability to take the lead as well as being a team player

Competent in conducting vehicle checks and basic maintenance

Education

Clean and valid driving licence D1 or PSV Licence

Job description

As a Driver for Maria Mallaband Care Group you will work as part of the caring team, and as such workwith 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