Minibus Driver - Bank

Runwood Homes; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Minibus Driver to support homes by covering for staff absences. You will facilitate outings and events for residents, requiring a D1 driving license and strong people skills. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and numerous benefits including accrued holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Training and Development

Free DBS Check and uniform

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category D1 driving license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly.
• Effective time management with diary management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support care homes by covering sickness and annual leave.
• Facilitate events and outings for residents.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Organised

Flexible approach

Education

Category D1 on the driving licence

Job description

Overview

Minibus Driver – Care Home: Warwickshire
Hours per week: Bank hours, covering annual leave and sickness
Salary: £12.22 an hour

Responsibilities

• Support our homes in the area on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave.
• Facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants with residents.

Qualifications

• Category D1 on the driving licence.
• Excellent people skills and a flexible approach.
• Organised with great time-keeping skills; able to manage a diary for bookings across the homes in your portfolio.

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

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 over 59 homes across the UK. 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.

Safeguarding and recruitment

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

How to apply

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.