Driver

Do you share our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider, as a Driver.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role

• Offer a polite and professional manner and help residents enjoy trips out and they feel safe and secure
• Maintain the vehicle to a high standard of cleanliness in line with vehicle maintenance guidelines
• Perform regular checks and visual inspections on the vehicle and document in line with Care UK’s procedures
• Ensure the vehicle is available for servicing, or inspection when required
• Take responsibility by following tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, and physical care

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time.
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• Full UK driving license is essential and have held a valid license for over 2 years.
• You must be over 21 years of age.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

We offer a range of quality care in a lovely care home full of style and character.

Here at Ventress Hall care home, our dedicated and highly experienced team provides nursing care, residential care, respite care and day care for older people, including those with physical disabilities. We also provide sensitive and compassionate end of life care (we’re working towards certification under the respected Gold Standards Framework).

We have the flexibility to provide short term, respite care for people who may have had a stay in hospital and need a little extra help and support while they recover. Older people who still live in their own home, or are looked after by family carers, and who like having some extra support or social interaction during the day, are also welcome to join us as often as they like.

A lovely setting: we’re located on Trinity Road, a leafy, sought-after residential area close to the centre of Darlington. Inside, the care home is full of character – blending modern and period features – while providing the comfortable accommodation and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.