Activities Driver

Job summary

Package Description: Shift Details :  2 week rolling rota every other weekend - days
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.   When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.   We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as an Activities Driver at Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!  

ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service. 
Other responsibilities will include: •   Providing transportation services for residents. •   Assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle, and assisting residents to the point of destination required. •   Always focusing on driving; directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion.  •   Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.
 

ABOUT YOU  To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do. 
Our ideal candidate must: •   Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record. •   Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required.  •   Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures. •   Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.
 

ABOUT AVERY 
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.