Minibus Driver

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, friendly and caring Minibus Driver to join our wonderful team.  As our driver, you’ll play a key part in supporting residents to enjoy safe, comfortable and enjoyable journeys, whether that’s for scheduled appointments, shopping trips, or social outings.  In addition, you will be supporting the maintenance team,

This is a rewarding role where you’ll help enhance residents’ independence, confidence and overall wellbeing.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

And much more……….

Location: Lambwood Heights 244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.90 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you have experience in maintenance or a similar job role and have a proactive approach to work then this could be the role for you!

What will you be doing:

Minibus Driving

• Safely operate the care home’s minibus for resident outings, appointments and activities.
• Assist residents getting on and off the vehicle, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety.
• Work closely with the care and activities teams to coordinate schedules.
• Provide friendly conversation and reassurance during journeys.
• Carry out daily safety and cleanliness checks on the vehicle.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and roadworthy minibus.

Maintenance Support

• Assist the maintenance team with routine tasks around the home (e.g., basic repairs, painting, moving furniture, outdoor upkeep).
• Help ensure the care home environment remains safe, clean and well-presented.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and support in resolving them.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

What you need to succeed:

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A confident driver with a clean, valid UK driving licence (D1 category preferred).
• Practical, hands?on and willing to support basic maintenance tasks.
• Patient, empathetic and approachable with a caring nature.
• Reliable, organised and responsible.
• Comfortable working with older adults, including those with mobility needs.

Experience in maintenance or a similar role is beneficial but not essential, training will be provided.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family 
• Integrity 
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you are caring, practical and confident behind the wheel, we’d love to hear from you.