Residential Services Driver

4 days ago

Stroud GL, United Kingdom The Nelson Trust Full time

Location: Brimscombe, Stroud

Hours: 16 per week (with some evenings/weekends)

Salary: £23,500 per annum pro rata

Holidays: 25 days + statutory pro rata

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to recovery? The Nelson Trust is looking for a caring, reliable Driver to join our Residential Services team. You'll play a vital role in helping clients access the very best opportunities for long-term recovery.

What You'll Do
  • Safely transport clients to appointments, including GP, hospital, and prescription collections
  • Meet, greet, and welcome new clients, helping them feel at ease
  • Deliver crisis interventions and practical support as needed
  • Build positive relationships that encourage engagement with treatment
  • Carry out weekly safety checks on vehicles and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Support our team by assisting different departments as directed
What We're Looking For
  • Full, clean driving licence (Category D1 for minibus driving is a plus)
  • Experience in a residential setting is desirable
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
  • First aid and health & safety awareness
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to build supportive relationships with clients
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous development
  • Enjoy generous holidays and pension contributions
  • Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values equality and diversity
  • Receive annual safeguarding training and ongoing professional development

This position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people's lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

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