Jobs Board
Reference
Vac-6628
Hours
Part-time
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£13.50 p.h
Date posted
Friday 9th October 2026
Application closing date
Monday 30th November 2026
Main Duties
About the Role
We’re looking for reliable, safety-focused Drivers to join Norwood on a bank/casual basis, supporting the safe and comfortable transport of people we support.
This is a flexible role and you will provide support across our London Adult services where you’ll play a key part in enabling individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopmental needs to access their community, attend activities, and stay connected.
You’ll be trusted to manage journeys independently while ensuring every trip is safe, respectful, and well organised.
our Day-to-Day
You’ll:
• Safely transport passengers using Norwood vehicles
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and dignity of passengers at all times
• Plan routes effectively and keep accurate journey records
• Carry out vehicle safety checks, reporting defects and arranging maintenance
• Support the safe use of wheelchair lifts and securing equipment
• Respond calmly to incidents, breakdowns or unexpected changes
• Keep vehicles clean, safe and roadworthy
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Support with light administration linked to transport where required
We’re looking for reliable, safety-focused Drivers to join Norwood on a bank/casual basis, supporting the safe and comfortable transport of people we support.
This is a flexible role and you will provide support across our London Adult services where you’ll play a key part in enabling individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopmental needs to access their community, attend activities, and stay connected.
You’ll be trusted to manage journeys independently while ensuring every trip is safe, respectful, and well organised.
our Day-to-Day
You’ll:
• Safely transport passengers using Norwood vehicles
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and dignity of passengers at all times
• Plan routes effectively and keep accurate journey records
• Carry out vehicle safety checks, reporting defects and arranging maintenance
• Support the safe use of wheelchair lifts and securing equipment
• Respond calmly to incidents, breakdowns or unexpected changes
• Keep vehicles clean, safe and roadworthy
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Support with light administration linked to transport where required
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident, safe and responsible driving style
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
Desirable:
• Experience driving passengers with disabilities or using adapted vehicles
• Knowledge of wheelchair restraint systems or tail lifts
• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certification
• Experience in a care, community or customer-facing role
• Understanding of learning disabilities or willingness to learn
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident, safe and responsible driving style
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
Desirable:
• Experience driving passengers with disabilities or using adapted vehicles
• Knowledge of wheelchair restraint systems or tail lifts
• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certification
• Experience in a care, community or customer-facing role
• Understanding of learning disabilities or willingness to learn
Additional information
How to Apply
Please go to jobs.norwood.org.uk
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