Salary: From £14.92 up to £16.16 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, including occasional weekends
Location: Poole, Dorset
Closing Date: 14/10/2026
Minibus Driver
From £14.92 up to £16.16 per hour
40 hours per week, including occasional weekends
Fixed term position- 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Introduction
We’re looking for an experienced Minibus Driver to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our luxury nursing homes. You’ll be based out of Bourne View in Poole, and work across our Poole and New Milton Homes.
This is no ordinary driving job.
You’ll be carrying our wonderful residents on exciting excursions, helping them feel safe and secure and providing the highest standards of service. You’ll work closely with our Activities Organisers, placing our residents’ health, welfare and interests first, at all times.
When not out on day trips, you’ll be responsible for transferring residents to hospital and other important appointments, and you’ll look after the general maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle.
You are required to hold a valid PSV licence.
About you
You’ll have a genuine interest in the needs of elderly people, and an understanding of the care home environment. You’re polite, courteous, and respectful, with good communications skills and kind manner. You’re approachable, with a can-do attitude and a passion for helping our residents make the most of their trips out of the home.
We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.
excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
friendly team and great support network of internal professionals
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Minibus Driver - Poole, Dorset employer: Colten Care
Colten Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for those passionate about making a difference in elderly care. With comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a focus on employee well-being, you will thrive as part of a dedicated team in the beautiful setting of Dorchester, Dorset. Join us to not only share your musical talents but also to create memorable experiences for our residents while enjoying benefits like paid breaks and free meals on duty.
