Job Details:
Driver

Driver

Organisation: Age UK Manchester

Locations: Manchester

Salary: £23,010.50

Working Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (no weekends).)

Type: Permanent

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Job Description

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and safety-conscious Driver to join our team. You will play a vital role in transporting our service users to and from the Centre, ensuring their journeys are comfortable, safe, and enjoyable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely driving a company vehicle to collect and return service users to/from the Day Care Centre
  • Assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle, ensuring their safety and dignity at all times
  • Carrying out basic vehicle checks and reporting any maintenance needs
  • Working closely with care staff to support service users’ individual needs (not care related) whilst they are at Day Care
  • Acting as a friendly and reassuring presence for older people and their families
  • Assist with daily Day Centre activities and lunch time tasks

About You

  • Hold a full, clean UK driving licence (D1 entitlement essential)
  • Previous experience of driving a minibus or transporting passengers is desirable
  • Patient, caring, and respectful approach towards older people
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing a safe and professional service

What We Offer

  • A rewarding role making a real difference in people’s lives
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 35 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (no weekends)
  • Salary £23,010.50 per annum
  • 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
  • Immediate start

Hours Per Week: 35

Role Type/Cause: Operations, Social care/Development, Social Welfare

This position can not be job shared

This position is not suitable as a secondment opportunity

Contact Name: Regina Dixon

Contact Details: [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Simply click on the application link to download an application form. You should then email the completed form to us.


Posted on 20 August 2025

Closes on 1 October 2025

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