Driver

Driver – Part Time - Permanent Contract

£13.48 per hour, 22.5 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Driver, you will be responsible for:

• Carry out required vehicle and equipment checks.
• Ensuring that the vehicle remains pristine and in excellent working order.
• Forecasting and responding to residents' questions and concerns.
• Maintain a vehicle logbook as required and check oil, water, and tyre pressures on a regular basis, and ensure all lights and indicators are working.
• Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure residents are moved in a timely, safe and dignified manner.
• Ensuring that the resident's door is open as you greet them in a professional, sincere manner.
• Assisting clients with the loading and unloading of their possessions, as required.
• Adjusting the air temperature, if required by the resident.
• Selecting the fastest routes based on GPS software and traffic updates, unless otherwise instructed.
• Completing collections and deliveries on behalf of the resident, if requested.
• Abiding by road regulations at all times.
• Transfer residents using equipment and skills specific to individual needs, including those in wheelchairs.
• Provide effective care to residents, appropriate to their requirements using available equipment
• Transport residents safely and comfortably.
• Provide input into the care and support plans of resident’s by regularly feeding back to the Life Enrichment & Wellbeing Lead and Nurse in Charge.
• Undertake tasks detailed in the resident’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach.
• Encourage the independence and motivation of resident’s and not foster dependent behaviour.
• Maintain full and accurate records and reports, including Resident Transport Records, Accident & Incident Reports. These may be both paper and electronic.
• Undertake required training to maintain acceptable standards and quality of care
• Maintain a current valid driving licence.
• Adhere to KYN Policies & Procedures,  Clinical Protocols, Quality Procedures and other verbal or written instructions.
• Perform other tasks in keeping with the post as required by supervisory staff and managers

About you

• You will have experience working within private transport services or customer care environment
• You will have experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• You will have strong communication skills, a cooperative and polite manner, and an eye for detail
• You will have the ability to work under pressure, flexibly and consistently
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continue striving for excellence
• You must have a Full driving licence showing no more than 3 points and within the DVLA Group 2

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and ongoing training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.