Support Worker and Driver

Support Worker and Driver Learning & Physical Disabilities- Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Up to £13.95 per hour - Beach View, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis (PO22) - Permanent

Are you an experienced Support Worker with a full UK driving licence, looking for a role where your skills will make a genuine difference every single day? Dolphin Homes is recruiting a Support Worker and Driver to join our dedicated team at Beach View, our 10-bed residential home in Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex behavioural challenges.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. The ability to drive a service vehicle to transport and accompany residents to appointments, activities, and community outings is a core part of this position. Applications without a valid UK driving licence cannot be considered.

As a Support Worker and Driver at Beach View, no two days are the same. You will provide practical, emotional, and personal support to help the individuals we support live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives, with driving forming an integral part of your daily role.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

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• Transporting residents safely to appointments, activities, and community outings using a service vehicle
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• Providing personal care and supporting daily routines
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• Supporting individuals with complex behavioural needs with consistency and patience
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• Assisting with dietary plans and meal preparation
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• Teaching life skills to promote independence
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• Supporting individuals within the local Bognor Regis community
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• Accompanying service users on activities and outings
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And the activities are genuinely something special and your driving role makes many of them possible:

Theme parks, Swimming, Horse riding, Cinema, UK and abroad holidays, Arts and crafts, Concerts, Cycling, Baking and much more!

At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team.

Here is what we offer:

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• Enhanced weekend rates and overtime rates
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• Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities
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• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
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• Critical illness cover and life assurance
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• First Commuter Travel Club
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• Blue Light Card discount scheme
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• Paid DBS and full training provided
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• Long service awards
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• Refreshments and casual dress
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• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
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Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for candidates who already have experience working in a care or support setting. A valid UK driving licence is an absolute requirement. You will also need to be:

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• A confident and responsible driver holding a full UK driving licence
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• Compassionate and patient
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• A good communicator
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• Experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or complex needs
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• Reliable and committed
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• Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives
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If you are an experienced Support Worker and driver ready to take on a rewarding role where every day matters, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate visa switches for this role.

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