Companion Drivers

Experience Oxfordshire Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in East Hagbourne is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Companion Drivers. The position focuses on providing compassionate transport services primarily for senior citizens and vulnerable individuals. Ideal candidates should have a background in care, strong organisational skills, and a genuine desire to support the community. The role requires availability beyond 5pm and occasional weekends, offering a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Background in care or experience in caring for people.
• Genuine passion for working with vulnerable people.
• Ability to drive in a caring and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive in a caring and professional manner, engaging clients.
• Provide professional companionship services.
• Manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Escalate any concerns or issues.

Skills

Caring for vulnerable people

Client engagement

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Join to apply for the Companion Drivers role at Experience Oxfordshire.

If you have a passion for caring for people and love to drive, they’d love to hear from you. Driving Miss Daisy Didcot are looking for great people to join their team of compassionate ‘Companion’ Drivers, on a full‑time basis.

They provide a service bridging the gap between taxis, public transport, and voluntary agencies; primarily helping senior citizens but also families and vulnerable people of all ages.

They support members of our communities and help them stay independent and safe, such as:

• Taking people to medical appointments or carrying out prescription collections.
• Shopping trips and days out.
• Companionship at home or out and about.
• Taking children and young adults to or from school and activities, including those with Special Educational Needs.

It is vital that you have a background in care, experience in caring for people (this could be your own family members) and/or have a genuine passion for working with vulnerable people and providing person‑centric care.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive in a caring and professional manner, client engagement, selling the sizzle!
• Provide professional and caring companionship services.
• Manage time effectively, organisational skills, prioritise.
• Escalate concerns, issues, accidents.

Job Description

You can review the full Job Description below and make an initial application of interest by completing the Google form embedded on their website below. If you have any trouble using the online form, please drop an email to [e-mail] or call them on 07308 475489 to find out more.

• Applicants must be available to work past 5pm and occasional weekends.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Travel Arrangements

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