Compassionate Accessible Community Transport Driver

Runnymede Borough Council; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Professional membership paid per annum

Cycle to work + discounts

Season ticket loan

Health insurance plan after 1 year / D

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mileage allowance (RBC2)

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a compassionate Community Transport Driver to deliver a safe, reliable and caring transport service for older residents and others with mobility needs.

You will drive accessible minibuses, assist passengers, follow schedules, carry out vehicle checks, maintain records and contribute to safeguarding and customer service, with training opportunities and a supportive team in a shared service with Surrey Heath.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License with D1 entitlement (essential requirement).
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain; willingness to undertake further training including manual handling.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service to diverse service users.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and follow schedules and procedures.
• Experience with older people or in a community service environments is advantageous.
• Experience driving larger vehicles such as minibuses or vans is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using accessible minibuses.
• Assist passengers boarding and alighting with dignity and respect.
• Follow daily schedules and routes to ensure efficient journeys.
• Carry out routine vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Maintain vehicle records including mileage and fuel usage.
• Monitor passenger wellbeing and report safeguarding or welfare concerns.
• Communicate journey updates with the Community Transport team.
• Keep vehicles clean and ready for service.
• Support induction and training of new drivers.
• Provide occasional support to Meals at Home and emergency response if needed.

Skills

D1 entitlement

First Aid

Customer service

Independent work

Time management

Experience with older people

Large vehicle driving

Reliability

Job description

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a compassionate Community Transport Driver to deliver a safe, reliable and caring transport service for older residents and others with mobility needs.

You will drive accessible minibuses, assist passengers, follow schedules, carry out vehicle checks, maintain records and contribute to safeguarding and customer service, with training opportunities and a supportive team in a shared service with Surrey Heath.