Caretaker/Driver

Location: Derbyshire
Closing date: 21 September 2025

 Mini Bus Driver / Caretaker – Florence Shipley

We’re looking for a caring and dependable Mini Bus Driver/Caretaker to join our friendly team and support our day centre clients


 Your Role Includes:

  • ✅ Daily vehicle checks & reporting defects
  • Driving clients to and from their homes with support from a passenger assistant
  • ♿ Safely operating the wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs
  • Keeping the mini bus clean, fuelled, and ready
  • Maintaining accurate records

 Working Hours:

  • Week 1: Mon–Fri, 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Week 2: Mon–Fri, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    Option to work 3 full days instead of 5 half days may be available

 Requirements:

  • Full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement (essential)
  • Training provided for mini bus operation & wheelchair safety

 What We Offer:

  • Generous annual leave (pro rata), increasing with service
  • ️ Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Supportive management & team
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Wellbeing support: physiotherapy, counselling, CBT & more
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to Our Derbyshire Rewards – discounts & cashback
  • Paid travel expenses (terms apply)

 For informal enquiries, contact:
Paul Morris, Registered Unit Manager
Jackie Brady, Deputy Unit Manager
 01629 531367

Interview date: TBC