25 hours per week

38 working weeks (Term time only)

Permanent

Flexibility to work out of other depots

About The Role

Transport Operations secures all home to school transport provision for students with special educational needs as well as transporting adults to day care services and respites.

We are looking for a driver to join us working on a part-time, term time only basis. You may also be required to work as a Passenger Assistant as well as working at one of our other depots if the need arises.

Working within a team, you can expect to be working on a split shift system with a morning and afternoon each day. The total hours per week are expected to be 25 and could include early starts (6.45 am). You will be responsible for transporting adults and children to day care, respite placements and schools in Warwickshire which will include helping passengers on and off the bus, ensuring their comfort and safety during transportation, maintaining the vehicle records as well ensuring the bus is clean and tidy after each use. A full package of training will be provided to support you in the role should you be successful.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, it’s important you enjoy driving, hold a clean Driving Licence with Category D1 and are available to work shifts in the early mornings and afternoons.  With good communication and customer care skills, you'll enjoy meeting and assisting people of various ages and disabilities providing a courteous and sensitive service.  In addition you’ll have the ability to work within a team and on your own initiative, be flexible in your approach, happy to help where needed and used to handling confidential information with tact and discretion.  It would be advantageous if you have experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and have experience of working with young and elderly people who are disabled.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional information

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For more information about the role please contact Andy Prosser – andyprosser@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 25th October 2021

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.

 
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
 
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.