Minibus Driver

Runwood Homes Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is seeking an outgoing Minibus Driver to support various homes on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave. This role involves facilitating planned events, day trips, and short outings. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills and a flexible approach, along with Category D1 on their driving license. The position offers weekly pay and a pension scheme, as well as various other benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Free, on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Minibus Drivers must have Category D1 on their driving license.
• Flexible approach required for managing bookings across various homes.

Responsibilities

• Support homes with planned events, day trips, and outings.
• Manage diary for bookings across the portfolio of homes.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Organisational skills

Time-keeping skills

Job description

Hours per week: Bank hours, covering annual leave and sickness

About the role:

We are looking for an outgoing and friendly Minibus Driver to support our homes in the area on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave. Our Minibus Drivers work with our homes to facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a Minibus Driver with excellent people skills and a flexible approach. You will be organised with great time‑keeping skills, as you will be required to manage your diary for bookings across the homes in your portfolio.

Our Minibus Drivers must have Category D1 on their driving license.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.