Part Time DriverNHS

Job summary

Abigail Green We are looking for a confident Part Time Driver with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 20 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Long Eaton Day Service.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Help people start and finish their day feeling safe, welcomed and valued.

At Long Eaton Day Services, being a Driver is about much more than getting people from one place to another. You will be a familiar and reassuring part of their day, helping the people we support travel safely and comfortably while providing a friendly, respectful experience.

Our service supports people with learning disabilities, complex health needs, physical disabilities and different communication needs. Every person is different, which means every day brings new experiences and opportunities to learn.

What makes this role special?

You do not need to have followed a traditional career in care to bring something valuable. Experience in driving, transport, retail, hospitality, customer service or another people-facing environment may give you many of the transferable skills needed to succeed. Our flexible split shifts make it easier to fit work around your lifestyle while still enjoying a rewarding role.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

< span style="color:#000000"> Provide safe, comfortable and respectful transport for people attending the service

Help create a calm and welcoming journey at the beginning and end of each persons day

Get to know the individuals you transport and understand how they prefer to communicate

Work closely with support workers, team leaders and other colleagues

Respond calmly and flexibly when plans or individual needs change

Complete relevant safety checks and required records

Support safe boarding and departure in accordance with each persons needs and agreed procedures

Take part in the training required to perform your role safely and confidently

Contribute to the wider team when appropriate and within your training and responsibilities

What we are looking for:

A safe, responsible and considerate driver

Friendly, patient and respectful

Comfortable meeting and communicating with different people

Observant and able to notice when someone may need additional reassurance or support

Calm when circumstances change

Rel iable and able to work as part of a team

Willing to learn and take part in relevant training

Committed to treating every person with dignity

A D1 driving license for mini-busses

Support from the start

Starting somewhere new can feel daunting, but you will not be expected to know everything immediately. Colleagues describe learning step by step, supported by training, mentoring and an approachable team. It is an environment where questions are welcomed and people are willing to stop, listen and help.

Why join Long Eaton Day Services?

A friendly, supportive team

Meaningful work with a clear purpose

Training that can help you build confidence and new skills

A varied role where no two days are exactly the same

The opportunity to use your existing experience in a different and rewarding setting

A workplace where colleagues describe feeling appreciated and respected

Ready to join us?

If you are a caring and dependable driver who enjoys working with people and wants a role with genuine purpose, we would be pleased to hear from y ou.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.