ChS Driver NKD961

Worcestershire County Council; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting for a ChS Driver NKD961 at Kidderminster, with a split shift during term time. You will transport children and adults to schools and day centres, working as part of the TSU Operations team and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Applicants must be 21+, have driving experience in appropriate vehicles, pass a DBS check, and complete a County Council driving assessment before interview. Salary is £16,184 per annum for 25–27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Training as provided.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• DBS disclosure service check required.
• County Council driving assessment before interview.

Responsibilities

• Transporting passengers to schools and day centres as part of TSU Operations.
• Assist with moving passengers and using tail lift and wheelchair securing as required.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and carry out basic administration and fuel topping-up.
• Carry out Safety checks on the vehicle before collection and drive safely.
• Work a split shift (morning and afternoon) to transport individuals to destinations.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: ChS Driver NKD961

Salary: £16,184 per annum

25 - 27.5 Hours per Week (Split Shift, Term Time)

Workbase Location: Baxter College, Kidderminster (going to Wyre Forest School)

Team: TSU Operations

Permanent

The Role: Please indicate on your application the application(s) that you are interested in being considered for. Enjoy driving, and want to use those skills to help your community? Approachable, friendly, and always there with a smile? Can you see yourself transporting children and adults to our schools and day centres? You are required to develop and maintain good communication with the Passenger Assistant, passengers, and all members of the public.

• You will work as part of a team with the Passenger Assistant, who attends to individual’s needs whilst traveling.
• You’ll assist with moving passengers, including using a tail lift, and wheelchair securing as required.
• You’ll keep the vehicle in good working order by carrying out basic administration, keeping the vehicle clean, and of course topping it up with fuel.
• You will always carry out Safety checks on the vehicle before collection and drive safely.
• The role involves driving a vehicle on a split shift to safely transport individuals to their destination which may include in the morning and the afternoon.
• All drivers will require a category D1 license (101) (generally if you passed your driving test before 1997, you will be able to drive for us), but on occasion may need a PSV license (not mandatory), and no more than 6 penalty points, this will be discussed with the recruitment manager.
• You must be fit to drive. You will need to succesfully answer our medical checklist before attempting a driving assessment with you.

As a driver, you will be required to have:

• Training as provided.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• Due to the nature of the work a criminal record check via the DBS disclosure service will also be required.
• Candidates are required to successfully complete a County Council driving assessment before an interview.

For further information, please contact: [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Application Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: W/C 30th November 2026