Evening Minibus Driver

Overview

Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
Hours: 16 hours per week - evenings only, worked over 5 days
Salary: £23,500 per annum pro rata
Holidays: 25 days + statutory pro rata
Pension: 6% employer contribution

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to recovery? The Nelson Trust is looking for a caring, reliable minibus Driver to join our Residential Services team. You’ll play a vital role in helping clients access the very best opportunities for long-term recovery.

• Safely transport clients to mutual aid meetings using the Trust's minibus.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement with treatment.
• Carry out weekly safety checks on vehicles and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Support our team by assisting different departments as directed.

• The role is for evening driving weekdays 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.
• The mutual aid meetings are all located within Gloucestershire and the furthest afield meetings are Gloucester/Cheltenham.
• Working hours are dependent on the start of the meeting/travel time etc. but as a guideline you would need to be available from 6pm until 10pm.

• Full, clean driving licence (Category D1 for minibus driving is a plus)
• Previous experience with driving a 17-seater Minibus is desirable. You need to be comfortable with manoeuvring a large vehicle.
• Experience in a residential setting is desirable.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• First aid and health & safety awareness.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with clients.

• Be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous development.
• Enjoy generous holidays and pension contributions.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values equality and diversity.
• Receive annual safeguarding training and ongoing professional development.

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd March 2026

Start Date: 30th March 2026 or as soon as possible.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check.

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.