Minibus Driver
Role Overview
We are now looking to recruit a member of staff to drive the minibus. The Minibus Driver will be expected to cover a number of homes within each minibus region. When not driving the minibus, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake other Activities and Wellbeing tasks.
The role of driving will be to cover visits, trips and outings along with checking the bus daily and reporting any issues or changes that may affect the minibus' roadworthiness. Along with the Passenger Carer, the Minibus Driver will be responsible for the care, comfort and safety of passengers and expected to provide a high level of customer service at all times. We will provide MiDAS Accessible training and other specialist training such as vehicle evacuation. The minibus reflects the Company's positive image and the driver will be responsible for keeping the minibus clean and valeted to a high standard.
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Location:
Bourne Wood Manor Care Home
Bourne Wood Manor care home is a modern, purpose-built care home providing expert 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care for up to 64 elderly residents. The home offers private ensuite bedrooms, a cinema, hair salon and a beautiful library.
Bourne Wood Manor Care Home, West St, Farnham GU9 7AP
Full Time Position - 9am to 5pm - Alternative Weekends
About us
Porthaven Care Homes Group is one of the leading care providers in the country, with beautifully designed homes run professionally, responsibly and with integrity and care. Every one of our homes offers residential, nursing and dementia care provided by a large team of well-trained and qualified people profoundly concerned with every single resident's welfare and happiness.
About the role
We are now looking to recruit a member of staff to drive the minibus. The Minibus Driver will be expected to cover a number of homes within each minibus region. When not driving the minibus, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake other Activities and Wellbeing tasks.
The role of driving will be to cover visits, trips and outings along with checking the bus daily and reporting any issues or changes that may affect the minibus' roadworthiness. Along with the Passenger Carer, the Minibus Driver will be responsible for the care, comfort and safety of passengers and expected to provide a high level of customer service at all times. We will provide MiDAS Accessible training and other specialist training such as vehicle evacuation. The minibus reflects the Company's positive image and the driver will be responsible for keeping the minibus clean and valeted to a high standard.
About you
Cheerful and outgoing, the ideal candidate will be respectful and courteous with a genuine enthusiasm for the people we support. You will have experience of driving a minibus or similar sized vehicle and have excellent customer service skills. Due to insurance restrictions, you must be over 21 years of age and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with no accidents, claims or motoring convictions from the last 5 years.
Successful appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DVLA check and a DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
Porthaven are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledging our commitment and support to the Armed Forces community, veterans, reservists and their families.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Colleague Discounts
- FlexEarn
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP Online
- Training and development opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free uniform provided
Meet our recruiter
Sophie Franklin
Requirements
- Cheerful and outgoing, the ideal candidate will be respectful and courteous with a genuine enthusiasm for the people we support. You will have experience of driving a minibus or similar sized vehicle and have excellent customer service skills. Due to insurance restrictions, you must be over 21 years of age and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with no accidents, claims or motoring convictions from the last 5 years.
About Porthaven Care Homes
Independent UK care-home operator providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to older adults.
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