ChS Driver NRE914

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a part-time driver for 24 hours per week on a term-time split shift within the TSU Operations team of the Highways and Transport department. You will transport children and adults to schools and day centres, working with a passenger assistant and handling tail lift and wheelchair securing.

The role requires a Category D1 (101) licence, a DBS check, and passing the council's driving assessment before interview.

Qualifications

• Category D1 (101) driving licence
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence, to be discussed with recruitment manager
• Fit to drive, confirmed by a medical checklist
• Satisfactory DBS criminal record check before appointment
• Minimum age of 21
• Complete training as provided
• Pass a County Council driving assessment before interview
• Nice to have PSV licence (may occasionally be needed)

Responsibilities

• Transport children and adults safely to schools and day centres
• Drive on a split shift, including morning and afternoon runs
• Work with the passenger assistant to attend to passengers' needs during journeys
• Help move passengers, using the tail lift and securing wheelchairs where needed
• Communicate well with passengers, the passenger assistant and members of the public
• Carry out safety checks on the vehicle before each collection
• Keep the vehicle in good working order, including basic administration, cleaning and refuelling

Skills

Driving experience

Tail lift use

Wheelchair securing

Safety checks

Passenger communication

Job description

This permanent driver post sits in the TSU Operations team of the Highways and Transport department at Worcestershire County Council. The driver takes children and adults to schools and day centres, working alongside a passenger assistant who attends to passengers' needs, including the tail lift and wheelchair securing. The role is 24 hours a week on a term-time split shift, with morning and afternoon runs. Fit depends on a category D1 (101) licence, a DBS check and passing the council's driving assessment before interview.

What the job involves

• Transport children and adults safely to schools and day centres
• Drive on a split shift, including morning and afternoon runs
• Work with the passenger assistant to attend to passengers' needs during journeys
• Help move passengers, using the tail lift and securing wheelchairs where needed
• Communicate well with passengers, the passenger assistant and members of the public
• Carry out safety checks on the vehicle before each collection
• Keep the vehicle in good working order, including basic administration, cleaning and refuelling

Registration & licences

• Category D1 (101) driving licence
• No more than 6 penalty points on the licence, to be discussed with the recruitment manager
• Fit to drive, confirmed by a medical checklist

Experience

• Demonstrated experience driving appropriate vehicles

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS criminal record check before appointment is confirmed
• Minimum age of 21

Other

• Complete training as provided
• Pass a County Council driving assessment before interview

Nice to have

• PSV licence, which may occasionally be needed but is not mandatory