Driver & Maintenance Worker (Children¿s Residential Services)-CMB2063e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a dependable individual to join their Children's Services team. This role involves driving young people to various appointments, maintaining a clean and secure vehicle, and performing basic maintenance tasks at the residential home. A clean driving licence and strong communication skills are essential. The position promises a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public face-to-face.
• Strong commitment to supporting others and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks as per the Road Traffic Act.
• Transport young people to educational provisions and appointments.
• Carry out basic repairs and installations to maintain the home.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Basic vehicle maintenance

Good communication

Customer care

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated team working within a residential setting in Children’s Services. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support.

This role combines driving responsibilities with general maintenance duties to support the smooth running of the residential home and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks in line with the Road Traffic Act.
• Report faults, defects, accidents, or damage to the Deputy Manager/Manager.
• Ensure vehicle security and cleanliness (inside and out).
• Transport young people to and from educational provisions and appointments.
• Carry out basic repairs and installations to maintain the home and grounds.
• Experience of lone working.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dependable and practical individual with a clean driving licence. You’ll have experience interacting with the public face-to-face, a working knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, and a strong commitment to good communication and customer care. If you’re someone who takes pride in supporting others and maintaining high standards, this could be the perfect role for you.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Cheryl Athersmith by email at [e-mail].

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select yes to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Reasonable adjustments

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

Interview date: To be advised

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information: Post Specification.

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

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