About this role
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Driver (20 hours per week) with previous healthcare experience to facilitate patient transport service needs of the hospital as and when required.
Please note you need to have D1 licence to drive the minibus. Due to policies you need to be 21 years old or over and to have held a full UK driving licence for over 24 months.
Long Eaton Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism.
You will be working 20 hours a week, split shifts Monday Friday with 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon
You will be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Main duties of the job
Hold a valid full UK driving license with no more than 3 points & must be able to drive an automatic vehicleExtensive experience of driving in cities and motorways, both day and night time
Ideally have some previous healthcare experienceAble to navigate around an area using sat nav or mapsAble to plan and keep to a schedulePhysically fit for getting in and out of vehicles and loading and unloadingWilling to work unsupervisedGood customer service skills to enable you to work in partnership with the escorting clinical staff and colleagues to provide the best standard of care to our patients especially when dealing with patientsExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
We are currently recruiting for aPart TimeDriver (20 hours per week)with previous healthcare experience to facilitate patient transport service needs of the hospital as and when required.
Please note you need to haveD1 licenceto drive the minibus. Due to policies you need to be 21 years old or over and to have held a full UK driving licence for over 24 months.
Long Eaton DayServicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism.
You will be working 20 hours a week, split shifts Monday Friday with 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon
Youwill be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
You will need to demonstrate each of the following:
< p>Hold a valid full UK driving license with no more than 3 points & must be able to drive an automatic vehicle
Extensive experience of driving in cities and motorways, both day and night time
Ideally have some previous healthcare experience
Able to navigate around an area using sat nav or maps
Able to plan and keep to a schedule
Physically fit for getting in and out of vehicles and loading and unloading
Willing to work unsupervised
Good customer service skills to enable you to work in partnership with the escorting clinical staff and colleagues to provide the best standard of care to our patients especially when dealing with patients
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
£13,15 per hour
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
The successful candidate will be required to undergo anenhanced DBSandreference checkand an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
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Nottingham
NG10 1DS
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)