Driver - Permanent (20hr)

2 weeks ago


Birmingham B AT, United Kingdom Focus Birmingham Full time £2,496 - £25,968 per year

Job Introduction

Driver – Permanent

Location: Harborne, Birmingham

Pay: £12.38 per hour

Hours: 20 per week (Shift pattern: 07:00–17:30)

Start Date: ASAP

Essential Criteria: D1 Licence

Focus Birmingham is a leading local charity supporting individuals with complex needs and people living with sight loss. We are looking for a caring, reliable and friendly Driver to join our Central Resources team. This is a permanent part-time role, offering 20 hours per week.

Role Overview

As a Driver, you will play a vital role in helping adults with complex needs travel safely to and from our day centre. You'll provide a calm, supportive and professional service, ensuring every service user feels comfortable and cared for throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist service users, including wheelchair users, with safe entry and exit from the vehicle and safely transport service users according to a planned rota
  • Carry out routine vehicle checks to maintain cleanliness and safety, reporting concerns to the Fleet Coordinator
  • Ensure all safety equipment such as First Aid, PPE, infection control boxes, rescue medication and fire safety equipment is present and in good condition
  • Liaise with staff and family members to share essential information regarding our service users
  • Complete all required training, including mandatory e-learning, and follow all Focus Birmingham policies and procedures
Essential Requirements
  • Full, current driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • D1 entitlement or PCV licence (if test passed after January 1997)
  • Good driving standards (previous minibus experience beneficial)
  • Friendly, professional, approachable attitude with an understanding of the needs of adults with disabilities
Desirable Qualifications
  • MIDAS driver accreditation
  • Advanced driving training (ROSPA/IAM)
  • ROSPA defensive driving training
  • Experience using minibus tail lifts and clamping systems
  • Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments or complex needs
Benefits
  • Additional annual leave
  • On-site canteen
  • Company pension
  • Employee discounts
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral bonuses
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Christmas shutdown period
Why Join Us?

At Focus Birmingham, we're committed to making lives better. You'll be part of a compassionate, supportive team that helps people live more independently and with purpose. If you're looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.



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