Who Are We
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall Killingworth and Jesmond.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role
We require a Minibus Driver to drive the Foundations vehicles ranging from cars to 16 seat minibuses. The role consists of taking residents from Jesmond to College in Forest Hall in the morning and returning in the afternoon. The successful candidate will also be required to take students on trips out in the community. Due to the type of vehicle used the applicant must have a Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement held for 2 years with no more than 6 points.

For more information about this role please contact Tony Dawson onor by email to

Please click here for the job description.

Why Work for Us
The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

Wellbeing support
Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5.
Induction and ongoing training
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a rewards scheme designed to on shopping

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.uk/workwithus/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulators legislation requirements.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form prior to interview.
Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

https://www.percyhedley.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2023/01/ChildandvulnerableadultsProtectionPolicyHCandHHV7final.pdf

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable number of applicants have been appointed.