Job Description
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
A new position has arisen for a Bank Driver to facilitate the transport service needs for our patients on a casual basis as and when required.
Shifts will be scheduled between Mon-Sun including weekends /Bank Holidays.
You will be responsible for ensuring the vehicles used are refuelled and to check the vehicles before going out and after return, keeping them clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage
Please note you will need to be comfortable to a drive an 8 or 9 seater minibus, both manual and automatic and for insurance purposes, must be over 21 years of age and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.
You’re day-to-day...
Provide transport for escort visits for both service users & staff
Thorough vehicle checks to ensure safety & report problems
Clean & care for vehicles
Comply with health & safety policies & Cygnet protocols.
The post holder will need to demonstrate each of the following:
Confident, outgoing personality
Excellent communication skills, able to plan and keep to a timed schedule
Hold a valid full UK driving license with no more than 3 points
Experience of driving in different environments including cities and motorways, both daytime and evenings.
Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
Physically fit for getting in and out of vehicles and loading and unloading
Willing to work unsupervised
Good customer service skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. To be able to liaise with both patients, staff and third parties.
Health & safety experience & knowledge
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting (desirable).
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£13.00 per hour (plus 12.1% Holiday Allowance)
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Flexibility to cover shifts to suit you availability
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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