Job opportunity: recruiting two Drivers for our Drivers Scheme
Our dynamic team at WGN is recruiting for two Drivers for our Drivers Scheme.
Driver x TWO vacancies: fixed-term contract until 30/04/2026
Hours: 12 (over 2/3 days – to be agreed on a rota basis, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £12.60 per hour (we are a living wage employer)
Are you a ‘people person’ and a confident, careful driver? This could be the ideal opportunity for you.
The role:
The Wythenshawe Good Neighbours Drivers Scheme is an affordable transport service operating across Wythenshawe for older Wythenshawe residents (50+) who are unable, or find it difficult, to use public transport. The (new) Driver role will help us to build capacity in the team and to continue to grow the service.
The post holder will drive members to and from their agreed, pre-booked destination, and if required, support them at their appointment.
The post holder will also distribute WGN information, including our monthly Newsletter, ‘My resilience matters’ pack updates, cost-of-living information and any other relevant information, including from other organisations.
The Driver will work as part of the WGN team to grow, monitor and evaluate the scheme, including ongoing volunteer recruitment, retention and training.
Important information:
The applicant must be the owner/driver of a vehicle and be willing to use their own vehicle for this role. The applicant will have a clean Driving Licence and be the named driver on appropriate insurance for that vehicle. Vehicle safety requirements and valid insurance must be in place. A DBS check is required for this role.
The post holder will receive 45p per mile when they are driving for the WGN Drivers Scheme, as reimbursement of the cost of petrol and to support the costs of maintaining their vehicle.
Skills and abilities:
- Confident driving with passengers
- Ability to communicate effectively with older people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and other third party organisations
- Good time management
- Ability to work in a fast moving and reactive environment
- Ability to work flexible hours (occasional evening/weekend work may be required).
The full Job Description and Person Specification is available to download here.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9am
Interviews: week commencing 28 April and 5 May 2025.
Please download the WGN Driver Application Form here (editable word document). Email your completed form to: WGN Manager, Samantha Days at: WGNManager@outlook.com
Or post it to our office:
FAO Samantha Days, Wythenshawe Good Neighbours, Room 6 Thorngrove House, 9 Thorngrove Avenue, Wythenshawe M23 9PQ
Please note that our office is closed during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. We are back on Tuesday 22 April. If you have any queries about the job, our office telephone number is: 0161 905 3898.
Please note: we host a community coffee morning and lunch on Tuesdays; if we are unable to answer your call straightaway, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
