Driver

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Carnaby; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking for a Driver to transport passengers to and from schools and other destinations across the Humber region. You will be responsible for safe, courteous transport for children with varying needs and ensure their wellbeing on every journey.

The role requires a driving assessment at interview and an enhanced DBS clearance. Hours and shifts vary, with early mornings and afternoons on weekdays to cover school transport services.

Qualifications

• Caring and responsible team player who treats customers with respect at all times.
• Understand safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to and from educational establishments across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Humber Region.
• Support passengers including children with challenging behaviour, vulnerable adults, and those with additional needs.
• Carry out duties within specified hours, ensuring safety and comfort of passengers.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Job closes on 31 October

Interview date

Interviews are To be confirmed

Service area

Service area: Housing Transportation and Public Protection

Do You enjoy working with people ? Are you interested in working in a transport environment ?

The passenger Services Unit is seeking to recruit a Driver to transport passengers to and from various educational establishments across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Humber Region

Passenger Services provides Drivers and Passenger Assistants to transport various types of passengers ( children with challenging behaviour, vulnerable adults, children with additional needs, medical patients ) from home to schools, day centres and other destinations where required.

Hours of work can vary depending on the needs of the service but are generally between 06:00am and 10:30am and 14:00pm and 18:00pm Monday - Friday.

We are offering the opportunity to:

• Support the local community by delivering essential school transport.
• Receive a nationally accredited on-the-job training ( Midas )

We are looking for someone who :

• Is a caring and responsible team player who treats customers with respect at all times
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

A Driving assessment will also be carried out at interview stage .

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.