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Minibus Driver
Part time or Full time available
Do you care about people and take pride in their enjoyment? Are you friendly, creative and a great driver? If so, you could be exactly who we are looking for to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the well-established, family run Ingham House and Manor Hall Nursing Homes, Eastbourne East Sussex. We were recognised and given the Queen's Award for service during Covid and have an excellent reputation in Eastbourne.
Offering the best training, support, progressive opportunities and a positive & friendly company culture. Our welcoming nursing homes offer residential and nursing care and provides person centred care toElderly Residents with end-of-life care needs, mental health conditions and physical disabilities as well as those who are younger.
We are looking for either two part-time minibus drivers or one full-time minibus driver to join our teams at Ingham House and at Manor Hall. Part-time hours are 15 hours per week, full-time hours are 30 hours per week including some occasional weekend work.
Necessary Requirements
Must have D1 Category (minibus) on UK licence.
Clean driving licence which will be validated by DVLA upon successful appointment.
Key Duties:
To drive the minibus, undertake all required vehicle checks, and maintain accurate transport records.
To ensure the minibus is clean and tidy, reporting maintenance faults promptly.
To provide support with events and well-bring activities.
To play an active part in supporting people to live the good life in independence by promoting dignity, independence, choice, and fulfilment within a policy of managed risk.
To work flexibly, with occasional out of hours working to support resident transportation.
The Minibus Drivers responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
To drive the minibus, with a friendly, kind, and respectful approach to residents and colleagues
To ensure minibus is maintained, cleaned after use, and washed regularly.
To be empathetic and courteous to residents and their relatives, always treating them with care and consideration and referring any incidents directly to management as appropriate.
To maintain resident confidentiality and compliance with the GDPR policy.
Comply with safeguarding and other internal procedures for reporting incidents, always ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Working with others
Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
Be polite and respectful in any communication with staff, service users or external visitors
In return, we will offer you:
company pension
discounted or free food
opportunities for training/education
opportunities for promotion across our home
Salary:
£11.44 per hour
We welcome informal chats, so if you have any questions you wish to ask, give us a ring on 01323 722665
