Job Description

Driver at Rotherlea

Salary:

12.65 per hour

Hours:

Part or full time available

Shift Times:

On 4 weekly Rota, shift times 06:00-10:00 and 18:00-22:00 - includes alternative weekends


Shaw healthcare is looking for a Driver who is ready to make a positive impact at Rotherlea, a superb, modern 70 bed care home located in the picturesque West Sussex market town of Petworth. Rotherlea's approach to dementia care emphasises the importance of creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for its residents.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.


We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

Provide transportation for employees and service users of the service.
To provide a high-quality service.
To welcome and be courteous to all who use the service.
Ensure the safety of passengers and the vehicle.
To collect day and deliver employees at the agreed times, to the agreed collection and departure points. You could also be asked to collect items for our residents.
To ensure that at all times the vehicle is in a safe and roadworthy condition and to immediately report any vehicle defects to the Manager.
To undertake daily vehicle safety and conditions checks, to include, lights, tyre conditions and pressure, oil and coolant levels, seat beats, washers and wipers.
To always drive safely, observing all traffic and speed regulations.
To report any matters of concern to the Manager in regards to the vehicle including wear and tear
Promptly report any accidents, adverse incidents or observations of injury, and report to the Manager any incidents or accidents relating to use of the vehicle.
Understand your role by implementing Shaw policies and Best Practice guidelines.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over 1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to 1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Death in service payment *subject to criteria
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
Pension scheme
Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!