Job Description

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £12.90 per hour

Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. A Driver role could be just the job for you.

of the role

Not only that you’ll make a huge difference in people’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in many more activities, making sure the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

Please note: A Full UK driving License is required for this position.

Key duties

• Transporting staff to and from the service for their shifts from various pick up and drop off locations around the local areas at the beginning and end of their shifts.
• Assisting the service by transporting service users to and from activities around the local areas.
• Assisting the service by transporting service users to and from supermarkets to collect shopping.
• Completing regular vehicle checks.
• To keep adequate records of the use of vehicles.
• Ensuring vehicles are clean and refuelled as needed.
• Assisting the Service Manager by booking in general maintenance and repairs of vehicles.
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Driver.

What are the benefits?

• Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where willl you work?

We provide flexible, individually-tailored supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. Our support packages range from a few hours a day to help with independent living skills, assist with shopping, cooking and personal care and provide access to resources in the community, right up to full-time, 24-7 specialist care. We work closely with local authority commissioners, care professionals and accommodation providers to support people with their own tenancy to live as independently as possible, while still being able to rely on the individual care and assistance they need. Just as in our residential homes, our supported living services are highly personalised, structured around the requirements, capabilities and preferences of the people we support.

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