Minibus Driver

**CARE FIRST RECRUITMENT LTD currently requires Drivers (Minibus) in Central Bedfordshire area - Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Houghton Regis.**

**JOB TITLES: Drivers (D1) - £14 per hour**

**JOB PURPOSE**: To act as a driver, supporting and assisting service users on the journey to and from care centres/schools or to other locations.

**HOURS**: 25 per week. Monday to Friday. Split shifts: 7.00/8.00 to 10.30 then 14.00 to 16.00 hrs

To work as part of a large team of drivers and passenger assistants based at a centralised depots (DUNSTABLE) under the day-to-day management of Transport Officers.

To assist service users on vehicles and ensure their safety whilst getting on or off the vehicle and on the journey

To assist customers onto and off the vehicle, by means of a tail-lift where necessary, this will include handling wheelchairs and other aids to daily living.

This will also involve collecting and returning customers from their homes to the vehicle, thus providing a door-to-door service

To ensure the physical, mental, and social well-being of customers whilst on the vehicle.

**You must hold a D1 on your licence and have a caring nature.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dunstable: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location