About The Role

We're looking for someone to support with transport needs for our residential service based in Ashton-under-Lyne Manchester.

Job title: Driver

Location: Manchester

We do not offer sponsorship

Are you kind, caring, considerate and supportive and like helping others live well in their own homes? If So, we want to hear from you!

The role of Driver is an opportunity for a pro-active person to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for dedicated and empathetic people. The driver will be available to support our staff team and young people to access the community, attend appointments and attend activities.

The role

• Transport support staff and young people out in the community
• To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with our care team staff
• To adhere to Swanton Care and Community policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of staff travelling in your vehicles
• Attend supervisions, training and staff meetings, as required
• Ensure all company paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Contact the on-call manager to express any concerns in relation to the role

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards we recognise your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
• Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
• Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
• Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
• Monthly staff prize draw

• subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

The Courtyard is a small purpose-built bungalow for children with complex medical needs, with life limiting illnesses. The support team are trained to look after children who may have a tracheostomy tube, require long term ventilation, epilepsy, physio, gastrostomies, and other medical needs.