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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Activities Driver

The closing date is 17 October 2025

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Job summary

As an Activities Driver at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities, ensuring they receive quality service. You will assist residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, and helping them on and off the vehicle. This role requires a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record, as well as the ability to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

Main duties of the job

Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service. Other responsibilities will include assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, always focusing on driving, and providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery offers exceptional care across over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1364478005

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Bassett

SO16 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details - Four shifts per week, includes alternate weekends

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as anActivities Driver. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Providing transportation services for residents.
  • Assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle, and assisting residents to the point of destination required.
  • Always focusing on driving; directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

  • Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record.
  • Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required.
  • Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
  • Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details - Four shifts per week, includes alternate weekends

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as anActivities Driver. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Providing transportation services for residents.
  • Assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle, and assisting residents to the point of destination required.
  • Always focusing on driving; directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

  • Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record.
  • Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required.
  • Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
  • Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record. You will also be required to attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as needed, and demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions and compliance with safety procedures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record. You will also be required to attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as needed, and demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions and compliance with safety procedures.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Bassett

SO16 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Bassett

SO16 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1364478005

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Bassett

SO16 7AG


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