Support Worker Driver
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | West Yorkshire, S9 3TY |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-MH1573091SheSWD |
Summary
Support Worker
Sheffield Day Centre
Part Time Role Available (18–24 hours)
£12.71 per hour
Full UK Manual Licence Required
Driving a 15-seater minibus – no additional licence needed
Are you a confident driver with a passion for helping people live meaningful and fulfilling lives? Join our warm, welcoming team at the Sheffield Day Centre, where every day brings opportunities to make a genuine difference.
About the Role
As a Driver Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities who attend our Day Centre. Your day-to-day role will include:
Safely collecting and returning individuals between home and the Day Centre
Supporting people to participate in a range of community and centre-based activities
Encouraging and enabling people to engage in meaningful experiences
Assisting with personal care where required
Keeping accurate vehicle and service user records
Carrying out routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance
Working flexibly as part of a friendly, supportive team
We are also expecting some personal qualities from you, such as:
A positive attitude to supporting the development of people with learning disabilities
The ability to take responsibility
Good communication skills
A commitment to people with learning disabilities
Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness
The ability to work flexibly to meet individual needs
You’ll have a truly rewarding role working with a great team of people, with the chance to make a real difference to others’ lives. We will support you along your career path to learn, develop and grow.
All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check.
Driving Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
✅ Hold a current, valid UK manual driving licence
✅ Have at least 5 years’ driving experience
✅ Be capable of carrying out basic vehicle checks and maintenance
✅ Feel confident driving a 15-seater minibus
✅ Be able to maintain accurate transport and user records
(You do not need a D1 or PSV licence.)
Shift Details
You’ll work during our core operating hours:
Typical shifts: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
We have 18 to 24 hours available; you would be working 3 or four days per week.
Flexibility is required to cover shifts across the week, not set days.
Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for special events
Benefits & Rewards
We take pride in looking after our team. You’ll receive:
28 days’ paid holiday (pro‑rata)
Accredited training and professional development
Employer-contributed pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (contracted staff)
❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, advice & 24/7 support)
️ Access to discounts through Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus
Staff Recognition Initiatives
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who embodies our workplace values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
✅ Honest
✅ Good Communicator
✅ Strong Values
✅ Flexible
✅ Passionate
✅ Self‑Motivated
✅ Reliable
✅ Caring
✅ Inclusive
Join Us
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where every individual is valued.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, just let us know — we’re here to support you.
Please check all email folders (including Junk/Spam) as initial contact may be via email.
Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options — where YOU make the difference.
Sheffield Day Centre
Part Time Role Available (18–24 hours)
£12.71 per hour
Full UK Manual Licence Required
Driving a 15-seater minibus – no additional licence needed
Are you a confident driver with a passion for helping people live meaningful and fulfilling lives? Join our warm, welcoming team at the Sheffield Day Centre, where every day brings opportunities to make a genuine difference.
About the Role
As a Driver Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities who attend our Day Centre. Your day-to-day role will include:
Safely collecting and returning individuals between home and the Day Centre
Supporting people to participate in a range of community and centre-based activities
Encouraging and enabling people to engage in meaningful experiences
Assisting with personal care where required
Keeping accurate vehicle and service user records
Carrying out routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance
Working flexibly as part of a friendly, supportive team
We are also expecting some personal qualities from you, such as:
A positive attitude to supporting the development of people with learning disabilities
The ability to take responsibility
Good communication skills
A commitment to people with learning disabilities
Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness
The ability to work flexibly to meet individual needs
You’ll have a truly rewarding role working with a great team of people, with the chance to make a real difference to others’ lives. We will support you along your career path to learn, develop and grow.
All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check.
Driving Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
✅ Hold a current, valid UK manual driving licence
✅ Have at least 5 years’ driving experience
✅ Be capable of carrying out basic vehicle checks and maintenance
✅ Feel confident driving a 15-seater minibus
✅ Be able to maintain accurate transport and user records
(You do not need a D1 or PSV licence.)
Shift Details
You’ll work during our core operating hours:
Typical shifts: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
We have 18 to 24 hours available; you would be working 3 or four days per week.
Flexibility is required to cover shifts across the week, not set days.
Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for special events
Benefits & Rewards
We take pride in looking after our team. You’ll receive:
28 days’ paid holiday (pro‑rata)
Accredited training and professional development
Employer-contributed pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (contracted staff)
❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, advice & 24/7 support)
️ Access to discounts through Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus
Staff Recognition Initiatives
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who embodies our workplace values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
✅ Honest
✅ Good Communicator
✅ Strong Values
✅ Flexible
✅ Passionate
✅ Self‑Motivated
✅ Reliable
✅ Caring
✅ Inclusive
Join Us
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where every individual is valued.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, just let us know — we’re here to support you.
Please check all email folders (including Junk/Spam) as initial contact may be via email.
Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options — where YOU make the difference.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.