Driver & Care Assistant - Older People's Day Service 

All about the Role

This isn't just a driving job—it's a chance to be the warm welcome at the start of someone's day and the caring hand that helps them home safely.  As our Carer/Driver, you'll be a vital part of a service that brings connection, comfort, and community to older people.

From taking the wheel of our adapted minibus to delivering heartfelt care and companionship, your role is full of purpose. You'll turn daily journeys into moments of reassurance and dignity, provide support during group activities that spark joy and memory, and help make the day centre a place that feels like home.
You'll also be the go-to expert on the vehicle—ensuring it runs smoothly, safely and reliably—while guiding staff on how to use its specialist equipment with care and confidence.

Every day is different, but every day is meaningful. Whether it's chatting with someone who needs a listening ear, organising a trip to the park, or making sure the heating's on before clients arrive—you'll be there, bringing calm, kindness and a smile that makes all the difference

All about our Team

Why Join Us?

• We make a daily difference in people's lives
• We work in a supportive, caring and friendly team
• We provide opportunities to take part in outings, events and meaningful activities
• We receive ongoing training and development opportunities
• We work closely with our clients and their families

All about You

What We're Looking For

• A full, clean UK driving licence (D1 category required)
• Experience caring for others
• Confidence in using/advising on minibus equipment
• Strong communication and team working skills
• Empathy, patience, and enthusiasm for enhancing older people's lives

All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.