Minibus Drivers
Age UK Ealing is seeking to recruit a minimum of two part-time experienced Minibus Drivers for our Well-being Day Centre and our new Shopping services for older people in Ealing.
The Day Centre service will involve picking up a group of older people from their homes in the morning and bringing them to the Wellbeing Day Centre and a return journey back home in the afternoon on Mondays and Thursdays.
The Shopping service will involve picking up a group of older people from their homes and taking them shopping to local supermarkets and a return journey back home on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Hours required: 14 hours (2 days) or 21 hours (3 days) per week
Salary: £10,100 or £15,150 per year depending on working hours per week
Location: Greenford, London
Age UK Ealing has highly motivated staff and volunteers with passion for supporting older people through various our services and has an experienced and diverse Board of Trustees.
Drivers must hold current, clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997) and with a good knowledge of the Borough of Ealing.
We are looking for passionate, caring, punctual and reliable drivers as this is a lifeline to those who use our services. Age UK Ealing services are a way of combating loneliness and isolation among the older people.
Drivers need to be patient, able to communicate with passengers and staff, and understand the importance of clients relying on them to access these services.
To apply for this position, please send your CV together with a supporting statement explaining why you are suitable for this role to recruitment@ageukealing.org.uk. Your CV should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, and the supporting statement should be no more than 1 sides of A4 paper.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.
Closing date: Friday 20th June 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.