At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport children and vulnerable adults safely to schools and day centres.
- Company: Join CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD, a caring and supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, regular hours, and weekly payments.
- Other info: Enjoy term-time work with ongoing support from our dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Drivers need a D1 licence; Passenger Assistants should be caring and reliable.
The predicted salary is between 12.46 - 12.46 £ per hour.
CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting compassionate and reliable Drivers and Passenger Assistants to support children and vulnerable adults travelling safely to and from schools, day centres and other locations across Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Houghton Regis. Successful candidates will be based from our Thorn depot and will work as part of a dedicated transport team providing a safe, caring and reliable door-to-door transport service.
Location: Houghton Regis/ Thorn (Central Bedfordshire)
Pay Rates:
- Passenger Assistants: £12.46 per hour
- D1 Licence Drivers: £14.00 per hour
- PCV or Taxi Licence Drivers: £18.00 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Term Time)
- Morning Shift: 7:00/8:00am - 10:30am
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Split shifts with weekends and evenings free.
Duties Include:
- Safely transporting passengers to and from schools, day centres and other locations.
- Assisting passengers on and off the vehicle.
- Operating wheelchair lifts (tail lifts) where required.
- Securing wheelchairs and mobility equipment safely.
- Providing a door-to-door service from customers' homes.
- Ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of passengers throughout each journey.
- Working closely with Passenger Assistants, Drivers and Transport Officers.
- Completing daily vehicle checks and following all transport procedures.
Requirements:
Drivers:
- Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement, PCV Licence, Private Hire Taxi Licence with a D1.
- Good knowledge of road safety.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Caring, patient and reliable approach.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Passenger Assistants:
- Caring and compassionate nature.
- Experience supporting children, older people or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Ability to assist passengers safely on and off the vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Regular Monday to Friday work.
- Term-time working.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing support from CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community.
If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD and help provide safe, reliable transport services across Central Bedfordshire.
Drivers and Passenager Assistants employer: Care First Recruitment Ltd
Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of service users as a Minibus Driver. We offer competitive pay, a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, and opportunities for professional growth within the community-focused environment. Working with us means being part of a rewarding mission where your contributions truly matter.
Contact Details:
Care First Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
