Driver

£12.71 per hour | Part time | 12 hours per week | Symonds House 

“It’s like watching mini miracles happen here every day.”

That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you’re kind, reliable, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Symonds House is a spacious and modern residential home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, supporting 20 disabled adults. Surrounded by wonderful views of the local countryside, our home is close to shops, pubs and cafes. You’ll find good transport connections to London, Stevenage, Peterborough, and Cambridge. Live here and you’ll be supported to be independent, healthy and active.

Your working hours

Tuesday and Thursdays only 

9-3:30 (with 30 mins unpaid break)

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins. 

What you’ll do

• Provide safe, reliable transport for residents, staff, and visitors
• Support individuals to access appointments, activities, and community events
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, ensuring safety and cleanliness
• Maintain accurate records and logs for journeys and maintenance
• Offer a friendly, supportive presence to everyone you transport

What helps you shine here

• Full, clean UK driving licence 
• Friendly, professional, and patient approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (helpful, but not essential)

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.

About Leonard Cheshire

We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by regulators.

For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. From residential care to supported living and respite, we create spaces that feel like home — giving people real choice and control over their lives.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.