Minibus Driver

Porthaven Care Homes; Farnham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a capable Minibus Driver for Bourne Wood Manor Care Home, Farnham. You will drive a minibus to visit and transport residents between homes and local outings, while supporting Activities and Wellbeing tasks.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years, be over 21, and pass DVLA and DBS checks in addition to being able to deliver a high standard of customer service to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a minibus or similar sized vehicle.
• Full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with clean record in the last 5 years.
• Age over 21 and eligible to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references, DVLA check and a DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the minibus to cover visits, trips and outings for residents across the region.
• Check the minibus daily and report any issues affecting roadworthiness.
• Provide high levels of customer service and assist with Activities and Wellbeing tasks.
• Keep the minibus clean and well-presented.

Skills

Minibus driving experience

Customer service

UK driving licence (cat B)

DVLA check

DBS check

Over 21 years old

Job description

Bourne Wood Manor Care Home, West St, Farnham GU9 7AP

Full Time Position - 9am to 5pm - Alternative Weekends

About us

Porthaven Care Homes Group is one of the leading care providers in the country, with beautifully designed homes run professionally, responsibly and with integrity and care. Every one of our homes offers residential, nursing and dementia care provided by a large team of well-trained and qualified people profoundly concerned with every single resident's welfare and happiness.

About the role

We are now looking to recruit a member of staff to drive the minibus. The Minibus Driver will be expected to cover a number of homes within each minibus region. When not driving the minibus, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake other Activities and Wellbeing tasks.

The role of driving will be to cover visits, trips and outings along with checking the bus daily and reporting any issues or changes that may affect the minibus' roadworthiness. Along with the Passenger Carer, the Minibus Driver will be responsible for the care, comfort and safety of passengers and expected to provide a high level of customer service at all times. We will provide MiDAS Accessible training and other specialist training such as vehicle evacuation. The minibus reflects the Company's positive image and the driver will be responsible for keeping the minibus clean and valeted to a high standard.

About you

Cheerful and outgoing, the ideal candidate will be respectful and courteous with a genuine enthusiasm for the people we support. You will have experience of driving a minibus or similar sized vehicle and have excellent customer service skills. Due to insurance restrictions, you must be over 21 years of age and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with no accidents, claims or motoring convictions from the last 5 years.

Successful appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DVLA check and a DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

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