Community Transport Driver

Ibchealthcare; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a caring and reliable Community Transport Driver. The role involves safely transporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence, proven driving experience, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, paid training, and opportunities for career development. Join us to help make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Fully paid training and induction

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Paid holidays (28 days inc Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a driving-focused role in health, social care, or community settings.
• Understanding of supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Calm, flexible, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport individuals to and from services.
• Provide caring support during journeys.
• Assist passengers with mobility needs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Community Transport Driver

Location: Stoke On Trent

Hours: 20 hours per week (with opportunity for regular additional hours)

Pay: £12.82 per hour

About the Role

Are you a caring, reliable driver who enjoys helping others stay connected to their community?

Join IBC Healthcare as a Community Transport Driver and play a vital role in ensuring adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs can travel safely, comfortably, and confidently.

This is more than just a driving job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference by providing respectful, person-centred support during every journey. You’ll help people access day services, appointments, and social activities while actively promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport individuals to and from services, appointments, and community activities.
• Provide caring, respectful, and engaging support during journeys, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
• Assist passengers with mobility and accessibility needs, including wheelchair access and securement.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety, completing daily checks and reporting any issues.
• Support the wider care team by contributing to person-centred support plans and sharing observations.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards consistently.
• Represent IBC Healthcare with professionalism, compassion, and respect in the community.

About You

You’ll be someone who takes pride in delivering a safe, high-quality service while treating every individual with empathy and respect.

Essential

• Proven experience in a driving-focused role (health, social care, or community setting preferred).
• Understanding of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Calm, flexible, and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Previous care or support worker experience.
• MIDAS or equivalent minibus driver training (or willingness to complete).
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles.

Benefits when working with IBC

• Competitive Salary
• Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded Qualifications
• Reward and Recognition schemes - including Star Performer of the Month.
• Blue Light Card
• Free access to Online courses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity
• Wellbeing Support
• Casual Dress
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Who is iBC Healthcare

iBC is a leading Health & Social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.

• We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.
• Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:
• 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
• 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.

If you’re a caring individual who shares our commitment to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us drive positive change in your community.