Driver

Hampshire County Council; New Milton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in New Milton is hiring a Driver for New Forest Community Link. You’ll work split shifts from 8:15am–10:00am and 3:00pm–16:45pm, Monday to Friday, safely transporting passengers between locations using our minibus.

A current full D1 category driving licence is required (MIDAS training if not already completed). You’ll be trained on routes, prioritising passenger safety and delivering a compassionate, reliable service with dignity for all.

Qualifications

• A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (MIDAS training if not completed)
• Reliable and committed to professional, punctual service
• Physically able to assist passengers with mobility needs
• Able to adapt communication to individual needs and show empathy and respect

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting passengers between locations using a minibus
• Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate patience, compassion and empathy in challenging situations

Job description

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Driver

Job Reference:HCC624696

Salary Range:£24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £11,728 - £11,885 per annum)

Work Location:New Forest Community Link, New Milton

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date:31 August 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date

The Role:

Joining our team at New Forest Community Link as a Driver, you’ll work a split shift from 8:15am - 10:00am and 3:00pm - 16:45pm Monday to Friday, safely transporting passengers between different locations, using our minibus.

What you’ll do:

• Play a key role in enabling the people who use our services, to access a variety of personalised and meaningful activities.
• Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers.
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate core values of patience, compassion and empathy, even in challenging situations.

What we’re looking for:

• A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (or equivalent). You’ll undertake MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training once in the role, if you haven’t already completed this.
• Reliability and commitment to provide a professional and punctual service.
• Physically able to assist passengers with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs.
• Understanding and sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style as needed.

• Receive comprehensive training, including on-the-job training on routes and responsibilities.
• Gain satisfaction from building relationships with passengers and enabling them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Commitment to your continued personal development.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Courier, Chauffeur, Taxi Driver, Minicab, Patient Transport, Delivery Driver, Security Driver, Driving Instructor, Bus Driver, Recovery Driver, Uber Driver & Minibus Driver

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full drivers’ licence.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.