Day Centre Driver

Wesbourne Park Day Centre (London Care) is seeking a Driver/Care Assistant to transport vulnerable adults, including those with advanced dementia and reduced mobility. Each minibus has an escort who supports the drivers with pick-up and drop-off. The day centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and provides care services for people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and substance misuse problems. Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, 8:45 to 16:45. Driving runs: 9:00-11:00am pick-up and drop-off, 14:45-16:30.

Responsibilities

Be available for planned and unplanned driving, involving some weekends and on-call work; Drive a minibus on residents' outings, helping with activities and care team; Take full responsibility of the minibus, including cleaning and facilitating maintenance

Requirements

Driver with D1 licence (required); Confident and able to drive a minibus (9 seats); Full driving licence, including full D1 section; Driver with own vehicle; Efficient, organised and experienced care professional; Passionate about providing the best care; Able to manage a team within a health and social care environment; Takes pride in building relationships with clients and care workers

Benefits

Career opportunity, choice and security