Driver

Community Care Live; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community service provider in Eastleigh is seeking a Driver to safely transport passengers between locations. The role involves working split shifts, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable journey for passengers. Candidates must have a current full driver's licence with a Category D1 code and show reliability, commitment, and an understanding of individual needs. The position offers comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package, including wellness support and pension access.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Personal development commitment

Health and wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have a current full driver's licence with a Category D1 code.
• Ability to provide a professional and punctual service.
• Physically fit to assist passengers, including those in wheelchairs.
• Sensitive to individual needs and adaptable in communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using a minibus.
• Provide a warm, friendly welcome to all passengers.
• Ensure a comfortable and safe travel experience.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion even in challenging situations.

Skills

Full driver's licence with Category D1 code

Reliability

Compassion and empathy

Ability to assist passengers with mobility issues

Adaptable communication style

Job description

The Role

Joining our team at the Hexagon Centre as a Driver, you’ll work a split shift from 7.30am - 10.00 am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm Monday - Friday, safely transporting passengers between different locations, using our minibus.

What you’ll do

• Play a key role in enabling the people who use our services, to access a variety of personalised and meaningful activities.
• Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers.
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate core values of patience, compassion and empathy, even in challenging situations.

What we’re looking for

• A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (or equivalent). You’ll undertake MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training once in the role, if you haven’t already completed this.
• Reliability and commitment to provide a professional and punctual service.
• Physically able to assist passengers with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs.
• Understanding and sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style as needed.

Why join us

• Receive comprehensive training, including on-the-job training on routes and responsibilities.
• Gain satisfaction from building relationships with passengers and enabling them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Commitment to your continued personal development.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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