Driver/Passenger Assistant -Thorn Turn Depot - Houghton Regis

The Methodist Church in Britain; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniform provided

Allowances for equipment

Access to council rewards and benefits

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council's Fleet Transport team is recruiting drivers and passenger assistants to take older people, disabled residents and children with special needs to day centres, schools and other establishments in council minibuses.

Hours are relief or 25 a week year-round, which suits those semi-retired or wanting part-time work. A Category D1 licence is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable approach to service users (frontline care).
• Patient and understanding manner with service users.
• Awareness of disability, dementia and special needs.
• Punctual and polite in all duties.
• Treats every person with dignity and respect.
• Enthusiastic and compassionate approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Transport people and pupils safely to and from day centres, schools and other establishments as required.
• Operate council minibuses and passenger lift equipment safely.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Disability awareness

Punctual

Dignity and respect

Enthusiastic

Job description

Central Bedfordshire Council's Fleet Transport team, part of Public Transport, is recruiting drivers and passenger assistants. The work is taking older people, disabled residents and children with special needs to day centres, schools and other establishments in council minibuses, using passenger lift equipment where needed. Hours are relief, as the service requires, or 25 a week year-round, which suits those semi-retired or wanting part-time work. The driver post needs a category D1 licence, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Transport people and pupils safely to and from day centres, schools and other establishments as required
• Operate council minibuses and passenger lift equipment safely

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Category D1 driving licence (driver role only)

Skills & knowledge

• Caring and reliable approach to service users
• Patient and understanding manner
• Awareness of disability, dementia and special needs
• Punctual and polite
• Treats every person with dignity and respect
• Enthusiastic and compassionate

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal records disclosure
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Training provided
• Uniform provided
• Allowances for equipment
• Access to council rewards and benefits
• Discussion on location, hours and working pattern welcomed