Driver / Programme Delivery Worker

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Uxbridge is seeking part-time Drivers/Programme Delivery Workers to support the youth outreach programs. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement. Responsibilities include driving to various locations and delivering youth services. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to positively impact young people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support and Counselling Services

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement or above is required.
• Experience in formal or informal education or community settings.
• Understanding of challenges faced by children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Drive youth buses to delivery locations across Hillingdon.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks.
• Support delivery of youth work across the borough.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Engaging with children and young people

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

About the role

We are offering two part-time positions (18 hours per week) for Drivers/Programme Delivery Worker within the Universal Offer in the Hillingdon Youth Offer. These roles are vital to the delivery of our detached and outreach work across the borough.

The successful candidates will join our Detached and Outreach Team, supporting the expansion of our Universal Offer for children and young people.

The ideal candidates will have a positive, holistic, and empowering approach to service delivery. We are looking for individuals with proven experience and competence in driving and working with children and young people, either in formal or informal education or community settings. A deep understanding of the challenges children and young people face today is essential, along with a creative and dynamic approach to engaging hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups.

A full UK driving licence with a D1 entitlement or above is required. Training will be provided as part of the induction process. A willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting children and young people is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• To drive our new youth buses to various delivery locations across Hillingdon;


• To carry out daily vehicle checks


• To support the delivery of high-quality youth work across the borough of Hillingdon


• Work collaboratively with statutory, community, and voluntary sector partners


• Engage with diverse community groups and vulnerable individuals


• Foster positive relationships with children and young people in safe and supportive spaces


• Contribute to the development of personal and social growth opportunities


• Work flexibly across daytime, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts, with occasional residential work

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have proven experience in driving large vehicles


• Be confident in carrying out daily vehicle checks


• Be able to engage and support diverse community groups and individuals


• Be passionate about working with children and young people


• Have strong communication, listening, and organisational skills


• Be proactive, compassionate, and approachable


• Be reliable, respectful, and polite


• Be able to work independently and as part of a team


• Be flexible to meet the needs of children, young people, partners, and stakeholders

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and have the commitment to support their development, we encourage you to apply for this role!

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.


• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.


• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).


• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.


• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).


• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.


• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.


• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.


• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.


• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check


• Qualifications Check


• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.