We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Evening Driver to join our Residential Services team in Brimscombe. This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in supporting individuals on their recovery journey, providing safe transport, practical assistance and helping clients engage with vital health and support services.
Salary: £24,500 pro rata
Hours: 16 hours per week, with flexibility to work outside normal hours as required
Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
What will you do?
- Safely transport clients to and from appointments, including collecting prescriptions
- Support clients to attend GP, hospital and other off-site appointments
- Meet, greet and welcome new clients to the residential service
- Build positive relationships with clients that encourage engagement and recovery
- Carry out regular vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate mileage records
- Provide practical support and crisis intervention where appropriate
What we offer
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways
- Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support
- Death in service benefit (2x salary)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Eye care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people's lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Evening Driver in Brimscombe employer: The Nelson Trust
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