Job Description

As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps us give our residents the best possible care and support. You'll get behind the wheel to make all kinds of journeys involving residents, staff and visitors, and you'll be happy to interact with everyone you drive. You'll also be responsible for keeping our vehicles in tip-top condition.
Main duties of the job
The Driver role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing transportation services for residents, staff, and visitors. You'll be responsible for driving a range of vehicles safely and professionally, ensuring the vehicles are well-maintained and clean. You'll need to have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with everyone you transport, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and independent living services in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a fulfilling and enriching environment. The company has a strong reputation for investing in their staff and providing excellent training and development opportunities.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
14.24 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1459110389
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ashford
TN24 0LX
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps us give our residents the best possible care and support. We want everyone here to enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, and you'll have an important part to play in making that happen. You'll get behind the wheel to make all kinds of journeys involving residents, staff and visitors, and you'll be happy to interact with everyone you drive. As a Driver, we'll also rely on you to keep our vehicles in tip-top condition so that they're always clean and roadworthy.
ABOUT YOUCourteous, respectful and patient, you'll see this Driver role as an opportunity to help our residents get the most out of life. We'll need to see a clean driving licence and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, support and cleanliness. You should have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps us give our residents the best possible care and support. We want everyone here to enjoy varied and fulfilling lives, and you'll have an important part to play in making that happen. You'll get behind the wheel to make all kinds of journeys involving residents, staff and visitors, and you'll be happy to interact with everyone you drive. As a Driver, we'll also rely on you to keep our vehicles in tip-top condition so that they're always clean and roadworthy.
ABOUT YOUCourteous, respectful and patient, you'll see this Driver role as an opportunity to help our residents get the most out of life. We'll need to see a clean driving licence and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, support and cleanliness. You should have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You'll need a clean driving licence and have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You'll need a clean driving licence and have completed NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and infection control training.

Skills Required