D1 Licensed Driver for Vulnerable Passengers

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible and hybrid working (service‑f

Career pathway and development

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Driver/Escort to provide safe transport and support to vulnerable clients, with 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves assisting passengers, maintaining safety, and promoting wellbeing during journeys across Leeds and surrounding areas.

The position requires a D1 driving licence, strong communication, DBS clearance, and flexibility for shift patterns including mornings and afternoons.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driving licence to level D1.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Available to work on a split shift between core hours of 7-10am and 2-5pm, 30hrs weekly.
• Flexible to the changing needs of the service.
• Approachable and caring attitude offering a warm welcome to passengers, families, carers and staff.
• A DBS check will be required.
• A good level of physical ability is needed.

Responsibilities

• Transporting older people, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health problems and people with learning difficulties from home to centres and luncheon clubs as required, including assisting service users between home and the vehicle, and ensuring that the service user’s home is left safe and secure.
• Operate a flexible transport service in relation to arrival and departure times in accordance with agreements between the Transport Manager and Day Centre Managers and to respond to changes in circumstances at short notice.
• Participate with Day Centre staff in outings to various locations as required e.g. trips, shopping, theatre etc.
• Undertake recreational based activities at Day Centre which provide stimulation and interest to the members e.g. participation in discussion groups and individual conversation, games and serving refreshments.
• Deliver Community meals, ensuring the collection and recording of cash payments as required.
• Delivery of stationery, goods and materials including loading and unloading as required.
• Clean and washing of vehicles with appropriate machinery and equipment, routine daily and weekly maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and completion of appropriate logs and records as required.
• To participate in training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Fleet Deployment Manager.
• To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Departmental policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities.

Skills

D1 licence

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

DBS aware

Health and safety

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking a Driver/Escort to provide safe transport and support to vulnerable clients, with 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves assisting passengers, maintaining safety, and promoting wellbeing during journeys across Leeds and surrounding areas.

The position requires a D1 driving licence, strong communication, DBS clearance, and flexibility for shift patterns including mornings and afternoons.