Driver Westbourne Green

We are currently seeking Part Time Drivers to join our dedicated team in the Bradfordarea, playing a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely and compassionate care.

What the Role Offers

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. You will work as a key member of the urgent care team, building strong working relationships with clinicians and operational colleagues while contributing directly to high quality patient care in the community.

You will be trusted with significant responsibility, supporting Duty Clinicians during home visits and helping to ensure they can focus on delivering the best possible care to patients.

Pay Rates

• In Hours: £13.21 per hour
  Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 18.00
• Out of Hours: £14.21 per hour
  Monday to Friday, 18.00 - 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Local Care Direct Base: Address

Shifts Available

Please note: our rota operates on a 4 week rolling basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Driver, you will work closely with the Duty Clinician, transporting them safely to patients' homes and other locations across West Yorkshire as directed by the Duty Controller.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clinicians during home visits by managing medical equipment and medications
• Assisting with administrative tasks to enable effective and efficient patient care
• Providing patient transport services when required
• Supporting operational colleagues during periods of unplanned staff absence
• Playing an active role as part of a wider multidisciplinary team committed to patient safety and wellbeing

Your contribution will be crucial in helping clinicians deliver care to a high standard in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

About You

We are looking for reliable, team focused individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of their role in patient care.

You will need:

• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
• Extensive experience driving in cities and on motorways, both day and night
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
• A customer focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues

Above all, you will be committed to supporting patients with professionalism, care and respect.

Why Join Local Care Direct?

You'll be part of a supportive and friendly team, working for an organisation that values collaboration, flexibility and the difference you make every shift. This role offers the satisfaction of knowing your work directly helps people receive urgent care when they need it most.

Benefits

As part of our team, you will have access to development opportunities, clear progression pathways and a range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working options, dependent on role
• Access to the Blue Light Card for national discounts

If you want to be part of an organisation that puts people first and supports you to develop, we would welcome your application.