Evening Driver

The Nelson Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Training and career development

Wellbeing support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Nelson Trust in Brimscombe, Stroud, is seeking an Evening Driver to provide safe, reliable transport for residents and to support their recovery journey. This part-time role (16 hours per week) requires a calm, compassionate approach, trustworthiness and the ability to manage transport logistics and routine vehicle checks.

You will work on-site within the Residential Services team, help clients access GP and hospital appointments, collect prescriptions, and contribute to a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with clients.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and professional boundaries.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients to and from appointments, including collecting prescriptions.
• Support clients to attend GP, hospital and other off-site appointments.
• Meet, greet and welcome new clients to the residential service.
• Build positive relationships with clients that encourage engagement and recovery.
• Carry out regular vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate mileage records.
• Provide practical support and crisis intervention where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive relationships

Safeguarding

Job description

Evening Driver

The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction, trauma, homelessness and multiple disadvantages to achieve positive and lasting change.

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Evening Driver to join our Residential Services team in Brimscombe. This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in supporting individuals on their recovery journey, providing safe transport, practical assistance and helping clients engage with vital health and support services.

Company: The Nelson Trust

Salary: from £24,500 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time (16 hours per week, with flexibility to work outside normal hours as required)

Location: Brimscombe, Stroud

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

What will you do?

Safely transport clients to and from appointments, including collecting prescriptions.

Support clients to attend GP, hospital and other off-site appointments.

Meet, greet and welcome new clients to the residential service.

Build positive relationships with clients that encourage engagement and recovery.

Carry out regular vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate mileage records.

Provide practical support and crisis intervention where appropriate.

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days.

Pension: 6% employer contribution.

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways.

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support.

Death in service benefit (2x salary).

Refer a Friend scheme.

Blue Light Card discounts.

Eye care scheme.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Applications will be considered as they are received and the advert may close early if suitable candidates are identified.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

Essential requirements

Full clean driving licence with Category D1 entitlement to drive a minibus is essential.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with clients.

Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and professional boundaries.

Experience working in a residential or support setting is desirable.

Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.