Driver
Cygnet Health CareLong Eaton, NG10 1DS, East Midlands
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Cygnet Health Care based in Long Eaton, NG10 1DS. The advertised salary is £23,670 to £23,670. Applications close on 26 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a confident Driver with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 30 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Long Eaton Day Service.
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Long Eaton Day Servicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.
We are currently looking for a Driver,who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus, working on a part time basis. This is a split shift contract, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, Monday- Friday.
Please note: For insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You also need to have a D1 licence to be able to drive the minibus.
You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.
You will need to demonstrate each of the following:
- Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
- Knowledge of the local area
- Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
- Able to plan and keep to a schedule
- Willing to work unsupervised
- Good customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- E xcellent organization skills
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £13.15 per hour
- Part time contract with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Long Eaton Day Servicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.
We are currently looking for a Driver,who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus, working on a part time basis. This is a split shift contract, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, Monday- Friday.
Please note: For insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You also need to have a D1 licence to be able to drive the minibus.
You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.
You will need to demonstrate each of the following:
- Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
- Knowledge of the local area
- Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
- Able to plan and keep to a schedule
- Willing to work unsupervised
- Good customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- E xcellent organization skills
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £13.15 per hour
- Part time contract with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
General Requirements
- Please refer to job description above
General Requirements
- Please refer to job description above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Long Eaton
NG10 1DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Long Eaton
NG10 1DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 149 NHS vacancies in East Midlands that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays less than about 96% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 218 of them in East Midlands.
You have 27 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Cygnet Health Care has 56 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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