A Family Driver

During this difficult time, do you often find yourself seeking alternative solutions to your once quite everyday tasks and realise that they require a bit more planning than usual? Even though many of us are shielding, isolating, quarantining, avoiding using public transport and of course during lockdown, not going out unless for essentials (or exercise), employing a Family Driver might be the answer to your problems.

Take for example how easy it used to be to pop out to do the food shopping, post a letter, collect the dry cleaning, pickup your prescriptions and so on. If these everyday tasks have become harder and more onerous (in that you have to rely on someone else to get them done) then a driver could be a great addition to your ‘household bubble’.

A Family Driver is an experienced and professional driver who can take you to appointments or to the supermarket and deal with all your everyday requirements that would need you to get help to undertake. They will also be able to undertake some tasks on your behalf, meaning if you cannot or do nor wish to go out, then you have a reliable person to do it for you.

So, what can you expect from employing a Driver and what are some of the typical duties?

• They will have a good detailed knowledge of the local roads and of course will be familiar with using SatNav
• They can help with route planning and pick up of items
• They can look after all aspects of car maintenance and checks such as cleaning/valeting, fuel, MOT’s etc
• They can assist with heavy shopping, packages, luggage etc
• They will be good time keepers – punctual and reliable
• They will be well presented, discreet, polite and professional
• They will be DBS (Police) checked if passengers are children/vulnerable adults
• If required, they could hold qualifications in advanced driving, defensive driving, skid control and anti-hijack methods

The role of a private Family Driver is very varied and will give you complete assurance and flexibility to arrange your day as you choose, which will help with planning your week.

For much more information and details on this type of role, please contact the Eden Private Staff Team on +44 (0)207 471 6000