Healthcare and Social Care - Community Transport Driver
Healthcare and Social Care - Community Transport Driver
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Community transport drivers provide a door-to-door service for people who can't easily use public transport.
- Plan the best route
- Follow a regular timetable
- Offer a door-to-door collection and drop off service
- Lift and help passengers on and off
- Use a tail lift to help wheelchair users access the bus
- Perform basic daily, weekly and 6 monthly vehicle checks
- Keep the vehicle tidy between journeys and fill up with fuel
You could work from a vehicle.
You may need to wear a uniform.
As a Community Transport Driver, you could work between 45 to 47 hours a week. You could work early mornings depending on the customers needs.
Starting: 拢14,000
Experienced: 拢25,000
It may be possible to apply directly if you have relevant skills and knowledge, although your employer will give you training.
You'll need a category D licence to drive larger passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) with more than 9 seats.
Experience in customer care, healthcare or social work will be useful. It will also help if you have an understanding of disability needs as many of your passengers will be disabled.
You'll need to be 18 and must hold a valid UK driving licence, at least Category B (car driving licence).
If you have previously worked with vulnerable children or adults, or have driving experience and a clean licence you may be able to work as a volunteer driver.
Some organisations may be willing to offer training towards recognised community transport standards like MiDAS.