Compassionate Community Transport Driver (D1 Licensed)

Runnymede; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days annual leave

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Professional membership allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Health insurance plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a Community Transport Driver to support residents in living independently and staying connected to their communities. Based at Surrey Heath House, you will drive accessible minibuses across the Surrey Heath area as part of a joint partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council.

You will provide a safe, compassionate service to older people and those with mobility challenges, ensuring dignity in boarding/alighting and delivering reliable transport to

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Eligible to drive council vehicles under insurance requirements.
• Experience delivering frontline customer service to the public.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and reporting concerns.
• First Aid and Manual Handling qualifications, or willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules, procedures and instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using fully accessible minibuses.
• Deliver a caring, patient and respectful service to all passengers.
• Assist passengers boarding and leaving vehicles safely and with dignity.
• Follow daily schedules and routes prepared by the transport team.
• Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthiness checks before use.
• Report passenger welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate mileage and vehicle records.
• Keep vehicles clean, fuelled and ready for operational use.
• Work closely with colleagues to improve and develop transport services.
• Provide occasional support to the Meals at Home service and emergency response arrangements when required.

Skills

D1 entitlement

Customer service

Safeguarding knowledge

Clear communication

Independent working

Flexible approach

First Aid

Manual Handling

Driving larger vehicles

Job description

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a Community Transport Driver to support residents in living independently and staying connected to their communities. Based at Surrey Heath House, you will drive accessible minibuses across the Surrey Heath area as part of a joint partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council.

You will provide a safe, compassionate service to older people and those with mobility challenges, ensuring dignity in boarding/alighting and delivering reliable transport to