Minibus Driver (Must have PCV and Tachograph card)

Bristol Care Homes; England; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rates of pay

Induction programme

Training and development opportunities

Rewards scheme

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Bristol Care Homes is seeking a Minibus Driver for Beech House in Thornbury. The role involves safe transportation of residents to offsite activities and assisting with boarding on the minibus. The position requires a PCV licence and Tachograph card, with CPC training; experience with the elderly is an advantage.

The employer offers competitive pay and a supportive induction program. Hours are part-time (Wed 9am–4pm, Thu 9am–4pm) with a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PCV licence and Tachograph card.
• Up-to-date CPC training is required.
• Experience with the elderly is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to offsite activities in a safe manner.
• Assist with boarding and securing residents and their wheelchairs on the minibus.
• Collaborate with Activities staff to ensure safe transportation.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Safe driving

Elderly care awareness

Education

PCV licence

Tachograph card

Up-to-date CPC training

Job description

Please note, we are NOT offering sponsorship for this position.

We are currently looking for an Minibus Driver (Must have PCV licence and Tachograph card) at Beech House in Thornbury. Bristol Care Homes is a group of four nursing homes in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We provide top quality, best value, holistic care to our residents, and are an established company with a good reputation for the care we provide. We take pride in the quality of care we provide and the environment we provide it in.

As an Minibus Driver, you will receive the following benefits:

• Great rates of pay
• Excellent induction programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Rewards scheme
• Retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided

Responsibilities and duties for the Minibus Driver role are:

• Working alongside the Activities staff to provide safe transportation for our residents to offsite activities
• Safe boarding, and securing of residents and their wheelchairs on the minibus
• Working alongside the Activities staff to provide safe transportation
• Assisting with any other tasks as requested

Requirements for the Minibus Driver role:

• Up to date CPC training
• Must be at least 25 years old and hold a PCV licence and Tachograph card
• Previous experience in the role would be an advantage

Although we will consider applicants without qualifications or experience, the following would be an advantage:

• Experience of working with the elderly, preferably in a care home environment.
• MiDAS training

PAY

From £13.45 to £13.90 per hour DOE

HOURS

• Wednesday - 9am to 4pm
• Thursday - 9am to 4pm

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bristol Care Homes and its subsidiary companies are Equal Opportunities Employers, and do not discriminate against individuals on the grounds of race, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

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