Driver with Caring Duties – Band 3

Mental Health & Disability Services
37.5 Hours per Week

The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for a Driver with Caring Duties (Band 3) on behalf of our client within Mental Health & Disability Services.

This is a rewarding role that combines professional driving responsibilities with providing practical support and assistance to service users. You will play a vital part in ensuring individuals can safely access services, activities, and appointments while delivering compassionate, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

Caring Duties

• Collect and transport service users to and from Trust facilities, centres, clubs, and community activities.
• Assist service users, including those who use wheelchairs or mobility aids, when boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Support individuals during outings and activities.
• Provide basic first aid when required and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Assist with facility evacuations where necessary.
• Support activities under the direction of facility management.
• Deliver a caring, respectful, and professional service to all service users.

Driving & Vehicle Duties

• Drive Trust vehicles safely and lawfully in line with licence requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, including fuel, oil, water, and tyre inspections.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and journey records.
• Report vehicle defects promptly and complete accident reports when required.
• Operate passenger lifts and ramps.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and roadworthy at all times.
• Assist with the transportation and delivery of supplies, equipment, meals, furniture, pharmacy items, and other materials.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Experience driving vehicles with more than 16 passenger seats.
• A full current UK Driving Licence with unrestricted PCV Category D entitlement.
• A valid Category D CPC Card, or evidence of the required CPC training hours completed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to use initiative and work flexibly.
• An understanding of the needs of older people and individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
• The ability to successfully complete a Trust driving assessment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with older people or individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
• Experience operating vehicle passenger lifts.