ChS Driver NRE914

Worcestershire County Council; Redditch; Presencial; GBP 13 000 - 16 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Worcestershire County Council invites applications for a ChS Driver NRE914 based in Redditch. The role involves transporting children and adults to schools and day centres, with a 24-hour-per-week split shift during term time.

The driver will work alongside a Passenger Assistant, maintain vehicle safety, and perform related duties in a community-focused service. Applicants must meet the DBS disclosure requirements, be at least 21, possess appropriate driving licenses (D1 preferred, PSV not

Qualificações

• Training as provided.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• Due to the nature of DBS, a criminal record check is required.
• Candidates must complete a County Council driving assessment before interview.

Responsabilidades

• Transport passengers to schools and day centres.
• Assist with moving passengers using a tail lift and securing wheelchairs as required.
• Keep the vehicle clean, perform basic administration and top up fuel; ensure safety checks before collection.
• Drive safely as part of the team with the Passenger Assistant.
• Work a split shift to transport individuals in the morning and afternoon.

Conhecimentos

Driving experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: ChS Driver NRE914

Salary:£14,125 per annum

24 Hours per Week (Split Shift, Term Time)

Workbase Location: Holyoakes Void School (B97 6HH) going to Pitcheroak School

Team: TSU Operations

Permanent

please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role

The Role

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.

Requirements

• 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 30th October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026

Attached documents

• Driver ACS ChS Sc2 PS updated July 14.docx
• Driver ACS ChS Sc2 JD updated July 14.docx