Driver (Caring Duties) - Trustwide

Contact Aileen Mark | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected] Driver with Caring Duties – Southern Health & Social Care Trust | Trustwide (Armagh, Craigavon & Newry) Join the Southern Health & Social Care Trust in a rewarding role supporting the delivery of essential community healthcare services. Combining driving responsibilities with patient-focused support, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a dedicated healthcare team.

About the role

£12.75 per hour 37.5 hours per week, full-time with participation in an on-call rota where required Locations

• Armagh, Craigavon, Newry Temporary to 31st December 2026 Public Sector Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 20th October 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today What you'll be doing in this role: Daily collection and conveyance of Trust clients and/or officers as allocated. Collecting and conveying staff and clients for social and educational outings and during holiday trips. Where necessary assist clients, including those using wheelchairs or walking aids, etc in any manner possible with regard to their needs e.g. preparation for transit to (and on return home) centres and functions, doing up laces, switching off lights and appliances etc. Providing, where required, personal assistance and immediate first aid to clients/patients and ensuring privacy, dignity and rights of clients. Collect and deliver food supplies and materials including beds, furniture, laundry. Carry out daily routine maintenance of your vehicle and minor running repairs. Wash the vehicle as and when necessary and ensure the interior is kept clean and tidy.

What you'll need

A minimum of 6 months experience driving vehicles with more than 16 seats Hold a full current UK driving licence with a full PCV Category D with no restrictions Hold a current and valid Driver's CPC card Effective communication skills Understanding of confidentiality Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, to use initiative, and to be accountable Have an understanding of the care needs of those with a physical / learning disability and older people Successful completion of Trust Driving Test As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake an Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.

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