Job Description

As a Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll provide a service that helps the organisation give their 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 the vehicles in tip-top condition.
Main duties of the job
The Driver role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing transportation services to the residents, staff, and visitors of their care homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating the vehicles, ensuring they are well-maintained and clean, and interacting with all passengers in a courteous and respectful manner. They will need to have a clean driving licence and have completed relevant health and safety, COSHH, and infection control training.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes that offer a range of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The organisation is committed to providing a nurturing and fulfilling environment for its residents, and the Driver role is an integral part of this mission.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
13 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1456984238
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Harrow Weald
HA3 6BJ
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

• A clean driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A clean driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training.

Skills Required