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Driver

Southdown
GBR
Part-time
Entry
Onsite
GBP 13.45-13.45 hourly / hour
Discovered 3 weeks ago

Full Job Posting

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • What you need for the role:
  • A full manual UK driving licence is essential as you'll be driving our Service Vehicles to help keep our residents connected to their community.
  • Excellent customer service with a high standard of care and consideration.
  • A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, including moving and handling.
  • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge – tyre pressure, oil checks, etc.
  • You’re physically fit, able to assist with loading and unloading a wheelchair into a vehicle.
  • You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service or be willing to relocate.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
  • What would be nice:
  • Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
  • Previous experience transporting clients is desirable.
  • Training:
  • We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
  • How to apply:
  • Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
  • The application closing date is 17th November 2026.
  • Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Requirements

  • What you need for the role:
  • A full manual UK driving licence is essential as you'll be driving our Service Vehicles to help keep our residents connected to their community.
  • Excellent customer service with a high standard of care and consideration.
  • A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, including moving and handling.
  • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge – tyre pressure, oil checks, etc.
  • You’re physically fit, able to assist with loading and unloading a wheelchair into a vehicle.
  • You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service or be willing to relocate.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
  • What would be nice:
  • Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
  • Previous experience transporting clients is desirable.
  • Training:
  • We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
  • How to apply:
  • Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
  • The application closing date is 17th November 2026.
  • Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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