Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Unite Care Group have an amazing opportunity to become part of our dynamic and supportive team based in Cardiff.
You will be in charge of transporting Health Care Assistants to & from our service users homes. This role does not include any caring just driving. We welcome self-employed drivers.
- Flexible working hours
- Work in your local area
- Where you meet specific eligibility criteria we’re more than happy to support you to apply for the apprenticeship standard that is relevant to your role
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Career progression
- Competitive rates of pay
- Excellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us
- Paid Holidays ( not for self-employed drivers)
- Paid Travel Time
- 45p per mile
We are confident that we are the right company for you - giving you peace of mind that you are looked after and supported at all times!
**Access to your own car & business insurance is essential for this role**
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drivers Mate roles across Unite Care Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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