About this role
Job summary Package Description: Shift Details: 7-9 am and 7-9 pm At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Minibus Driver at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Minibus Driver will be to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for team members to and from various activities while delivering quality service. Other res
Main duties of the job The Minibus Driver position at Avery Healthcare located in Marlborough offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and award-winning team at Merlin Court Care Home. This permanent role, with a competitive salary of £12.72 per hour, involves providing safe and courteous transportation services for team members, as well as assisting them with any special needs during transit. The role requires a focus on driving safely and an ability to delegate passenger interaction tasks to onboard support staff to ensure safety. Key responsibilities include providing transportation services for team members, assisting with carrying packages or opening doors, and delivering miscellaneous pickup and delivery services. The position demands a high level of commitment to respect, compassion, and exceptional care, making a positive impact on residents lives every day. As part of the role, the successful candidate would need a PCV license with Cat D1, a clean driving record, and knowledge of safety precautions, with periodic CPC training attendance as required. Working hours require shift coverage of 7-9 am and 7-9 pm.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to providing enriching experiences for both residents and team members. The organisation operates with the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' and prides itself on a supportive and inspiring environment for its employees. Avery Healthcare has over 100 homes across the country and is committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a workplace culture centered on respect, compassion, and growth. Avery's commitment to its staff is evident in its emphasis on professional development and career growth opportunities, ensuring that team members not only contribute meaningfully to the care of residents, but also find personal and professional enrichment in their roles. This dedication to both resident and employee satisfaction establishes Avery Healthcare as a preferred choice for residential care, distinguished by its ability to combine luxury living with exceptional care service.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details: 7-9 am and 7-9 pm
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Minibus Driver at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Minibus Driver will be to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for team members to and from various activities while delivering quality service.Other responsibilities will include: Providing transportation services for the team members Assisting team members with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors Always focusing on driving, directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion. Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do.Our ideal candidate must: Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and a clean driving record. Able to drive a minibus Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required. Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures. Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A PCV license with Cat D1, a clean driving record, and periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training are required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Marlborough
SN8 1JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)