Bank Minibus Driver

Job summary

The Company

Here at Augustinian Care, St George's Park our community offer a unique working environment set within 250 acres of stunning gardens and farmland within an area out outstanding natural beauty, with views overlooking the South Downs. Conveniently located within 3 miles of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, we provide accommodation and/ or care to those aged 60 and over through our Retirement Village, Assisted Living Development, and two Care Homes.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including competitive rates of pay, free meals, and a free staff transport service within the local areas.

Our staff take great pride in making a difference to the lives of our many residents and their families. We offer an excellent working environment which, in turn, makes working for us a very rewarding experience. You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.

Benefits

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meals, and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.

• Competitive remuneration
• Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
• Annual pay reviews
• Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
• Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
• Free on site secure parking
• DBS checks - Company funded checks
• Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
• Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
• Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
• Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street & online brands/shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (T&C's apply)
• Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
• Paid sick leave (T&C's apply)
• Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks

The Role

As a Bank Minibus Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all passengers. You will drive pre-planned routes, transport staff, support resident outings, and keep our vehicles clean, roadworthy, and compliant with regulations.

This is a varied, hands-on role that requires professionalism, excellent customer service, and a strong commitment to safety.

Our team of Drivers provide staff collections and returns as per the posted Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath minibus timetables, ensuring that all stops and advertised times are adhered to.

When driving on resident’s outings, you will be required to assist our Care staff with moving and escorting residents during the visit including operating our vehicle lifts and ramps.

Our drivers are required to complete basic maintenance as soon as required such as refuelling the company vehicles, replacing wiper blades and light bulbs, changing of tyres and refilling oil, water and screen wash as required.

Shifts:

Monday to Friday -
05:45 - 15:00
07:00 - 22:00

Saturday and Sunday -
05:45 - 09:00
13:00 - 15:00
07:00 - 22:00

Requirements

• All Drivers must hold and keep a full current D1 unrestricted driving licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997 or a PCV licence with the ability to drive a 17-seater minibus.
• Strong focus on safety, customer care, and professionalism.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Good communication skills and a positive, responsible approach to work.
• Drivers must comply with all Health and Safety and relevant current legislation/regulation and ensure that all work undertaken is carried out safely.

All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. 

Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.

You must have current valid right to work in the UK. This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship