Driver (part-time 20 hours per week, Term Time Only)

Bracknell Forest Council; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a caring term-time only driver to provide safe transport for vulnerable adults, young people and children with SEN and other needs. The role involves driving minibuses with up to 16 passengers from the Commercial Centre, ensuring safety, reliability and person-centred service.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a full D1 licence and meet Group 2 medical fitness requirements. Training is provided, and we offer pension benefits, career development and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and hold a full D1 driving licence
• Be medically fit to drive as per Group 2 medical requirements
• Ability to deliver safe, person-centred transport and maintain high safety standards

Responsibilities

• Drive minibuses carrying up to 16 passengers to schools, SEN establishments, Adult Social Care and other destinations
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any issues promptly
• Provide patient, respectful transport and support for vulnerable residents
• participate in required training and adhere to safeguarding policies
• Coordinate with Transport Coordinators to plan routes and manage incidents

Skills

D1 driving licence

Passenger safety

Patience

Job description

£12,790- £14,489 per year for 20 hours per week inclusive of London Weighting for Term Time Only working 39 weeks per year (FTE £27,600 - £31,268 per year inclusive of London Weighting)

Location:

The Commercial Centre

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part Time/Term Time

Hours:

20 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

22/11/2026 at 23:59

Reference:

People/26/349394

Could you help our most vulnerable residents travel safely and confidently?

Join our Fleet Management Team as a caring and reliable term time only driver providing essential transport for vulnerable adults, young people and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

Every journey you make will help people access the services and support they need.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.

About you…

You will be an enthusiastic and committed driver who takes pride in delivering a safe, reliable and person-centred transport service.

You will support vulnerable adults, young people and children with patience, understanding and respect for their individual needs, while maintaining high standards of safety and customer care.

This role involves driving minibuses carrying up to 16 passengers.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, hold a full D1 driving licenceand be medically fit to drive as evidenced by meeting the requirements of a Group 2 medical assessment.

About the team…

Based at our Commercial Centre, we are a small team that works closely together to ensure we provide the best possible transport support to our most vulnerable residents.

You will have a regular route with familiar passengers, as well as undertaking other journeys to help people get where they need to be, often at short notice. This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives.

You will receive training on the vehicles that you will drive and any ancillary equipment such as winches and lifts. In addition to this, support will be provided from Transport Coordinators to plan routes and manage incidents if they arise.

Other essential training provided:

• Safeguarding Training – annual face to face training
• Basic First Aid Training – every 3 years
• MIDAS Training – every year
• Other required training will be provided as part of employee personal development.
• Driving a range of standard and fully accessible minibuses on behalf of BFC to schools, SEN establishments, Adult Social Care settings and Health settings and other destinations according to specified routes as directed by the Education Transport / Fleet Management teams.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure it is safe and roadworthy and reporting issues of vehicle damage, hazards and risks, cleanliness concern or relevance to the Fleet management staff as soon as possible.
• Always ensuring the safety and security of passengers.
• The safeguarding of all passengers always.
• Assisting passengers on/off the vehicle and if applicable operating the vehicle’s passenger lift safely, according to instructions delivered in Bracknell Forest Council's approved Minibus Driver Assessment and training and our approved risk assessments.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 26 th November.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Fleet Management team - 01344352095

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check (Child & Adult Work Force with Child and Adult Barred List Checks).

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Please note that this particular role is part-time and therefore does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.