Minibus Driver
Location: Northampton based, covering day centres across the county
Rate of pay: £12.33 per hour
Hours of work: more than one post available, Monday to Friday, up to five days a week
8.30am - 10.30am and 2.45pm - 4.45pm (4hrs per day). Flexible days.
About the role
We are recruiting caring, trustworthy people to drive our specially adapted minibuses to convey older people to and from their homes. Our drivers enable vulnerable older people to enjoy attending our day centres and meet up with friends. You will look after our clients when they are visiting the day centre, supporting and liaising with other staff and volunteers, maintaining high standards of care at all times. Our drivers get to know the clients and care about respecting their dignity and promoting their independence. You will also be required to meet all legal requirements relating to the vehicle operation.
About you
We need someone who enjoys meeting older people and will be dedicated to ensuring that their passengers feel safe and well cared for. This part-time job can be very rewarding as you are making a positive difference to your community. By treating our clients well you are making a huge difference to their day. Older people look forward to being greeted by a friendly, familiar face and enjoy chatting to our drivers as well as other people on the minibus. It is important that you can be patient and appreciate the need to treat older people, many of whom will have disabilities or hearing impairments, possibly dementia, with dignity and respect. In return you will become part of our friendly team of drivers who look forward to coming to work and know that they are appreciated for their kindness. D1 on your driving licence is required.
For more information or an informal chat about this post please call Mark Spick on 01604 611200.
How to apply for our vacancies
Download the job description and equal opportunities policy.
Or you can complete either the Word or PDF version of the application form on this page and either email to recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk or post it to:
Age UK Northamptonshire
The William and Patricia Venton Centre
York Road
Northampton
NN1 5QJ
Please do not send CVs as they will be discounted. For more information about this role and working for Age UK Northamptonshire, call us on 01604 611200 or email recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th May, 5pm
Interviews: to be arranged
Application form as a PDF to download and print out (404 KB)
Application form to download and open with Microsoft Word (158 KB)