Car and Minibus Driver

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking School Minibus/Car Drivers to join our School Transport team across the county. This permanent, term-time only role pays £12.85–£13.05 per hour, with casual contracts offering additional holiday pay between £1.55 and £1.58 per hour.

Base location is Clapham Depot near Worthing, but work will be carried out across nearby locations; you are not required to report daily to the base.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills expected.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience with people with disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• As a School Minibus/Car Driver, provide efficient transport to children and young adults.
• Follow schedules to meet customer commitments and operate 4–16 seat vehicles.
• Communicate with passengers, maintain safety and professionalism.

Skills

Safe driving

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy

UK driving licence

D1/PCV (Desirable)

Experience with disabilities (Desirable)

Tail lift/ramp operation (Desirable)

Job description

About Us

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

Check out some videos showcasing our roles and the impact they have on the community.

About The Job

We are looking for Minibus and Car Drivers to join our School Transport team based across the county.

Salary Range: £12.85 - £13.05 per hour. (If you are on a casual contract your annual leave will be an additional £1.55 to £1.58 on top of the hourly pay listed here).

Work Location: Your base location is Clapham Depot (near Worthing) however, the work will be carried out across multiple locations surrounding. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only. Please indicate in your application the number of hours you would be available to work each week. Our available contracts range from 0 to 30 hours.

What is term time only working? A term time only contract is for our staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.

What you will be doing:

As a School Minibus/Car Driver, you will provide an efficient driving service to children and young adult passengers. You will follow instructions in accordance with specified schedules to ensure West Sussex meets its commitments to customers.

You will undertake driving duties of an allocated vehicle of 4 - 16 seats to and from a variety of locations, using a high level of professionalism in a safe and appropriate way. You will communicate effectively with passengers, build trusting relationships and drive considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.

This is a rewarding role, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience in many areas in a lively customer facing environment. You will also undertake the following courses:

• Disability Awareness & Epilepsy Awareness.
• First Aid.
• Wheelchair tie down procedures.
• Challenging Behaviour as required.

Experience and Skills

Key Skills

• Ability to drive safely and considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.
• Ability to communicate successfully with colleagues and passengers, build trusting relationships and exercising persuasive skills.
• Ability to resolve straightforward problems.

Qualifications and/or experience

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills gained through education or through relevant experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Driving licence including category D1 or PCV. Desirable
• Experience of working with people with disabilities. Desirable
• Experience of operating a tail lift/ramp safely and securing wheelchairs on the vehicle. Desirable

Rewards and Benefits

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01268.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please visit our featured School transport jobs site. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [e-mail] or call 03302 225800.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment (please note all employment/gaps will need to be covered by a reference) and health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.