Job summary
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
Courteous, 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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care services. The company has a strong focus on providing person-centred care and creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
High Wycombe
HP11 2LJ
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
* Clean driving licence, NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Clean driving licence, NVQ Level 2 Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and infection control training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
High Wycombe
HP11 2LJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
High Wycombe
HP11 2LJ
Employer's website
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