Lifeline Response Driver – Flexible Weekend Shifts

Semester (United Kingdom); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,252 - 28,844; Part time

Job summary

Semester.co.uk is seeking a Lifeline Response Officer in Darlington to assist with emergency calls and provide support as needed.

Applicants must have a full UK driving license, enhanced DBS, and be available across various shift patterns including weekends. The role offers pay at £17.82 per hour, with shifts confirmed in advance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (manual vehicles, as the service uses a white fleet).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Availability across all listed shift patterns, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and provide assistance as needed.
• Work across various shift patterns to ensure coverage.
• Maintain high levels of reliability and flexibility.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Driving licence (manual)

Job description

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Lifeline Response Officer based at the Town Hall, DL1 5QT, paying £17.82 per hour. Start date 8 June 2026, ongoing. Candidates must be flexible and available to work across all of the following shift patterns: Monday to Sunday 07:30–15:45 or 15:30–21:30 or 21:15–07:45, and Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00. Rotas are prepared monthly with shifts confirmed at least one month in advance. The role requires a full UK driving licence (manual vehicles) as the service uses white fleet. An enhanced DBS is required. Any relevant training will be considered. If you are a flexible, reliable candidate with a manual driving licence and availability across all shift patterns including weekends, please get in touch.What’s on offer:* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders* A desirable location with great transport links* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environmentWhy join Semester.co.uk?* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll* Enhanced DBS processing included* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen locationReady to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.