OR120999 – Driver – Social Care Non-Qualified

Job Details

Work pattern: Shift pattern 07.30 – 10.30 and 14.30 – 17.30

PAYE Pay Rate: £13.28 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To safely transport vulnerable adults, including older people and individuals with physical disabilities, sensory impairments or learning disabilities, between their homes and day care settings. The role involves providing a safe, comfortable and supportive service while promoting service users’ independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Typical Day Overview

  • Collect service users from their homes and safely transport them to day care centres.

  • Assist passengers with getting on and off the vehicle, including wheelchair users.

  • Secure wheelchairs and specialist equipment safely during journeys.

  • Communicate with service users, parents, carers and colleagues regarding individual needs.

  • Ensure passengers are comfortable and safe throughout the journey.

  • Complete vehicle safety checks, cleaning and general maintenance.

  • Report any concerns or changes in service users’ condition.

  • Follow care plans, safeguarding procedures and health and safety policies.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Experience transporting passengers, ideally vulnerable adults or people with additional needs.

  • Ability to operate minibuses safely and confidently.

  • Good understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and passenger care.

  • Ability to assist with wheelchair handling and passenger transfers.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to liaise professionally and sensitively with families, carers and colleagues.

  • Patient, caring and respectful approach towards vulnerable individuals.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good organisational skills and ability to complete relevant records.

  • Responsibility for vehicle checks, cleanliness and equipment.

  • Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour or unexpected situations.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

  • Good standard of general education.

  • Full driving licence with D1 minibus entitlement (essential).

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.

  • Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults.

  • Ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures.

  • Ability to safely handle and position wheelchairs.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills