D1 Home to School Driver

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated D1 Home to School Driver to provide specialized transport for children with special educational needs. This role involves ensuring the safety and welfare of young passengers while meeting their transport needs in Kingston and Richmond. The ideal candidate will prioritize the needs of children, demonstrate high service standards, and work collaboratively with others to champion inclusion and diversity. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers career development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government salary and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts and benefits

Career development opportunities

Induction sessions

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a positive difference.
• Ability to prioritize children and young people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are fit for purpose.
• Meet collection, drop-off, and journey times.
• Ensure passenger safety and welfare.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable children

High standards of service delivery

Collaborative working

Championing inclusion and diversity

Job description

Job Description

About Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company with a public sector ethos and a spirit of innovation. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, and Richmond), we combine the benefits of social enterprise with employment advantages of local government. Find out more about us.

Position: D1 Home to School Driver

Salary: The salary listed is a full-time equivalent, pro-rated for term-time only.

Role Summary: The D1 Driver will safely transport children with special educational needs (SEN) for the London Borough of Richmond and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, from either our Richmond (Twickenham) Depot or Kingston (New Malden) for home-to-school transport.

Operational Details:

• Location: Kingston and Richmond
• Primary workplace: Twickenham Depot, TW2
• Type: Permanent
• Business Area: Business Efficiency & Digital Transformation
• Full/Part Time: Term-time
• Salary Range: from £27,855 (SCP07) to £29,139 (SCP10)
• Hours: 36
• Application Deadline: 01/09/2024
• Reference No: 1684

About the Role

The aim of SEN transport is to provide specialized home-to-school transport to children and young people with SEN in Kingston upon Thames and Richmond, ensuring equal educational opportunities.

As a D1 Home to School Driver, your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring vehicles are fit for purpose
• Meeting collection, drop-off, and journey times
• Ensuring passenger safety and welfare
• Working effectively with passenger assistants

About You

You should be passionate about making a positive difference and demonstrate:

• Prioritizing children and young people's needs
• High standards of service delivery
• Championing inclusion and diversity
• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Ability to work collaboratively

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with various resources and benefits, including:

• Induction sessions
• Local Government salary and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts and benefits
• Career development opportunities

Additional Information

Start Dates: Successful candidates will join on a set date each month.

Right to Work: Check the latest UK immigration guidelines regarding EU and non-EU workers.

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: This role is subject to DBS checks, and we are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Contact: Meet Regina at Civic Centre, Twickenham, on the first Wednesday of each month for more information.

We may close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.