Minibus Driver - New Milton, Hampshire

Colten Care Limited; New Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in New Milton seeks a dedicated Minibus Driver to transport residents for outings and appointments. The ideal candidate will have excellent driving skills and a genuine interest in supporting elderly people's needs. This role involves maintaining vehicle condition and collaborating closely with Activities Organisers. You will be part of a family-owned nursing home group renowned for its commitment to high-quality care and support for residents.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Excellent inductions and training

Qualifications

• Valid PSV licence preferred, support available to obtain if needed.
• Genuine interest in the needs of elderly people.
• Polite, courteous, and respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents for trips and appointments.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle.
• Work closely with Activities Organisers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Good communication

Approachable

Job description

Salary: From £14.17 up to £14.51 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Location: New Milton, Hampshire

Site: Kingfishers

Closing Date: 05/02/2026

Minibus Driver

From £14.17 up to £14.51 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced Minibus Driver to join our team based in New Milton and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our luxury nursing homes.

This is no ordinary driving job.

You’ll be carrying our wonderful residents on exciting excursions, helping them feel safe and secure and providing the highest standards of service. You’ll work closely with our Activities Organisers, placing our residents’ health, welfare and interests first, at all times.

When not out on day trips, you’ll be responsible for transferring residents to hospital and other important appointments, and you’ll look after the general maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle.

Ideally, you’ll already hold a valid PSV licence. However, if you meet our ‘About You’ criteria, we’ll support you in obtaining this.

If applying your driving and customer service skills to the care environment is for you, and you want to be part of something truly special, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

About you

You’ll have a genuine interest in the needs of elderly people, and an understanding of the care home environment. You’re polite, courteous, and respectful, with good communications skills and kind manner. You’re approachable, with a can-do attitude and a passion for helping our residents make the most of their trips out of the home.

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If you’re ready to use your driving skills to make a real difference in people’s lives, apply today and join the Colten Care family.

excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support

friendly team and great support network of internal professionals