Drivers
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Harrogate, HG2 7LW |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008007 |
Summary
About the Role
As a Driver for Maria Mallaband Care Group you will work as part of the caring team, and as such work with other staff to promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of the Service Users whilst participating in external activities and trips.
- Demonstrate care and compassion.
- Able to take the lead where needed and also be a team player.
- Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
- The Minibus Driver will ideally hold a clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or PSV Licence
- Be competent in the ability to carry out the driver’s weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance
- Report any vehicle defect, faults and accidents in line with the Company Policy, ensuring all relevant reports are completed and submitted within the required timeframe
In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
Belmont House
Belmont House, in Harrogate, specialises in a provision of residential and nursing care, as well as caring for people living with dementia. Respite care is also provided and is dependent on availability. The home is divided into five separate suites, spread over three floors. The Courtyard suite provides residential care for up to 30 people. The Garden and Spring water suites both provide nursing care for 14 people each. The Park suite provides residential care for up to 17 people living with dementia, while the Promenade suite provides nursing care for up to 26 people with dementia. Staff have a wide range of care and nursing qualifications, thanks to how parent company Countrywide Care Homes invests in its talent, with new technology incorporated where it will be of an advantage to service users.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme