Minibus Driver

Runwood Homes; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Family EAP

Induction and training

DBS check

Uniform provided

NVQ funding

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a friendly Minibus Driver to support our care homes with planned events, day trips and local outings. You will manage bookings across your portfolio and ensure smooth travel arrangements for residents and staff.

Applicants must hold Category D1 on their driving licence, have strong people skills and excellent time-keeping. The role includes shift patterns of 5 days per week, around 3 hours per day, with safeguarding checks and training provided.

Qualifications

• Category D1 entitlement on UK driving licence.
• Excellent people skills and flexible approach.
• Strong time-keeping and diary management across multiple homes.

Responsibilities

• Support homes with planned events, day trips and local outings.
• Coordinate diary bookings across homes in your portfolio.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance during travel.

Skills

D1 driving license

People skills

Time management

Job description

Minibus Driver

Shift Patterns: 5 days per week, 3 hours per day

About the role

We are looking for an outgoing and friendly Minibus Driver to support our homes in the area. Our Minibus Drivers work with our homes to facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday


• Weekly Pay


• Pension Scheme


• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure


• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members


• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training


• Free DBS Check and uniform


• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs


• Opportunities to progress your career within the company


• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are looking for a Minibus Driver with excellent people skills and a flexible approach. You will be organised with great time-keeping skills, as you will be required to manage your diary for bookings across the homes in your portfolio.

Our Minibus Drivers must have Category D1 on their driving license.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.