Job Description

Can you build strong, professional relationships with others?


If you can, then you might be well suited to our Driver Handyperson role working across our Day Services in Crowborough and Lewes.


You will be crucial to the success of our teams who provide support to adults with a learning disability within our day service in Crowborough and Lewes. Your work will have a real and positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service and in return we can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling role.


As a Driver, you enrich a person's life by providing transport to and from a person's home into our day service in Crowborough. As a Driver role, you will be key in providing a service where people can see their friends, learn new skills and be involved in their local community. In addition, you will provide trips to people who attend our day services in Crowborough and Lewes.


As a Handyperson, you will complete practical tasks that ensure a safe and respectful environment and contribute towards the safe running of the service.


Our team of Support Workers provide day services to people with a learning disability with this Driver Handyperson role involves working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm, for 37 hours per week.


We are looking for candidates who:


Hold a standard car licence (category B), subject to satisfactory completion of the minibus theory training and on-road practical assessment involving a 9-seater accessible vehicle. Aged 23 or over, and have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years without a fault claim or conviction Have general repair experience and able to undertake minor redecoration tasks. With experience of using DIY tools Can communicate effectively with service users and colleagues at ease, provide advice in accurate spoken English Are caring, sensitive, understanding and patient
Please download the and Person Specification for more information.


When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.


Interviews will take part in person initially with a second element which will include an on the-road practical assessment in our minibus.


Initial interviews will take place at Hookstead Day Service, Goldsmiths Avenue, Crowborough, TN6 1RG, week commencing 8th October 2025. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.


This role makes a difference to the lives or people with a learning disability. For this role, we supply a uniform, PPE and there is ongoing support with training and development.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Wanstall, Service Manager at Gemma.Wanstall@eastsussex.gov.uk


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Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.