Driver Support Worker

Job Title: Driver Support Worker

Starting Salary: £25,185 (£13.05 an hour) progressing to £25,583 (£13.26 an hour) per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

Are you a confident driver with a caring nature and a desire to support others? As a Driver Support Worker, you’ll do more than just drive, you’ll help adults across Hertfordshire access our day services where they can engage in meaningful activities, connect with others, and enjoy a change of scenery. Your role is key to supporting independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion—making every journey truly worthwhile.

• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement (typically present on licences issued before 1997 or obtained via an additional driving test). Ensure vehicles are roadworthy by conducting daily and weekly checks.
• Support individuals with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, using tail‑lifts and ramps where necessary.
• Provide personal care including bathroom support, mobility aids, and dietary needs (training provided). This includes the use of moving and handling equipment; you must be physically capable of performing these tasks safely and effectively.
• Participate in activities with the people we support, both on and off site.
• Perform manual handling tasks, including bending, crouching, and kneeling.

We have vacancies in the following locations:

• Baldock Day Centre – 37 hours
• Ware Road Day Service (Hertford) – 25 hours per week (Split Shift Monday to Friday, 08:30‑11:30 and 14:15‑16:15)

• A valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement.
• Previous experience driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team.
• A person‑centred approach to care, with a commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role.

Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding: Requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving

Required:

Ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car.

English Fluency: Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 4 job profile.