The Whiteley Homes Trust, "the Trust," is a charity that manages Whiteley Village in Surrey. The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for older people of limited means from all over the country. Founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, the Village is located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.
Established in 1917 the village has many Grade 2 listed buildings and provides housing for nearly 400 older people of limited means. There are 265 Almshouses and 51 extra care apartments and the Village also has a church, activity centre, pool, village hall, shop and community café. There is also a small number of market rent properties within the village.
We are seeking a reliable, friendly, and physically capable Village Driver to support our residents and hospitality team. This role is vital to ensuring safe, comfortable transport for residents to local events and destinations, while also assisting with logistics and equipment movement for community activities.
Benefits of working at Whiteley Village
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus an additional 1 day of holiday per year for up to 3 years (Pro rata base on hours)
* Plus, an extra day per year (trust day) for William Whiteley's birthday
* Pension scheme
* Company Sick pay
* Blue Light Discount
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free car parking on site
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely transport residents to and from locations and events within the village.
* Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
* Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to coordinate transport schedules.
* Maintain accurate records of journeys, passengers and any incidents following the Trust guidelines
* Collect payment for the journeys and pay into accounts as processes indicate
* Support community events and activities where transport may be needed, this may include driving externally to collect catering supplies, decorations or other event-related materials
* Support the Community Café and shop with deliveries within the village
* Maintain cleanliness and safety checks of the vehicle.
Person specification
* Aged between 21 and 70 (for insurance purposes).
* Physically fit and able to lift and move equipment and assist residents.
* Friendly, patient, and respectful demeanor.
* Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person