Evening Minibus Driver (D1) – Recovery Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days pro rata holiday

Pension 6% employer contribution

Training and development

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

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 seeking an Evening Driver to join our Residential Services team in Brimscombe, Brimscombe, Stroud.

You will provide safe transport, practical assistance and help clients engage with vital health and support services. Salary is £24,500 pro rata for 16 hours per week with flexibility to work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Category D1 entitlement to drive a minibus is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with clients.
• Understanding safeguarding, health and safety, and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients to and from appointments, including 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 to encourage engagement and recovery.
• Carry out regular vehicle safety checks and maintain mileage records.
• Provide practical support and crisis intervention where appropriate.

Skills

Driving licence

Category D1 entitlement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

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 seeking an Evening Driver to join our Residential Services team in Brimscombe, Brimscombe, Stroud.

You will provide safe transport, practical assistance and help clients engage with vital health and support services. Salary is £24,500 pro rata for 16 hours per week with flexibility to work outside normal hours.