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Driver

Cygnet Health Care

Long Eaton, NG10 1DS £23,670 a year Permanent Posted 12 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Cygnet Health Care Ltd, West Malling

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Role description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,670 to £23,670 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP269A6D11

Job locations

Long Eaton

NG10 1DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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?

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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.

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