Driver job at Swansea Full Time NEW

Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We have been operating in the care sector for twenty four years and specialise in residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. We are currently undergoing an exciting chapter in our growth and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this journey.

The group’s strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

We are seeking a driver to join our family of Care Homes. As a driver, you will be responsible for the driving needs of the home, transporting our residents, visitors and staff safely to and from the home and making all kinds of journeys. As the driver for the home, you will play an important part in ensuring that our residents receive the best care and support. In this role, you will also be responsible for maintaining the vehicle(s) in good condition ensuring that they are clean and roadworthy at all times.

About The Role

Hours of work:

47 hours per week per the rota of the home. This includes:

3 x 14 hour shifts (includes 1 hour unpaid break)

2 x 4 hour shifts

Responsibilities include:

• Transporting staff members to and from the home at the start and end of shifts
• Transporting family members / visitors to and from the home
• Driving residents for various outings and appointments (e.g. hospital) and interacting with the residents and their family members
• Collecting medication from pharmacy
• this is not an exhaustive list

Essential Requirements:

Full, clean UK Drivers Licence

Experience of driving a minibus and / or adapted vehicles

Passion for elderly care

Friendly disposition, patient and respectful

Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the home (E.g housekeeping, catering and wellbeing duties etc)

Package:

• A competitive rate
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Mentoring / support with your development
• Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Caron Group is proud to offer 17 exceptional care homes across Mid and South Wales, each dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident. We offer a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care all delivered by a highly trained and compassionate team. Our safe, understanding and engaging environment helps our residents maintain their dignity and quality of life.

Company Culture

Caron Group’s strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

Company Benefits

We believe that caring for our people is just as important as caring for our residents. To reward dedication and contribution, we offer competitive pay and a supportive working environment. Our team members enjoy access to ongoing training and development, career progression opportunities, an auto-enrolment pension and an employee referral scheme. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and continuous learning, providing a workplace that inspires, empowers, and nurtures growth.

Referral bonus, Blue Light Card, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities

Salary

£14.45 per hour