Relief Driver Carer

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Driver Carer to join their Passenger Fleet team. This exciting role involves safely transporting children and adults, ensuring their comfort and security during journeys. Candidates will receive necessary training, including a driving assessment and Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme accreditation. The position offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a full-time role in a supportive environment. If you have the required driving qualifications and a passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a D1 driving licence or equivalent.
• Driving assessment and accreditation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport children or adults from home to school or day service.
• Work alongside a passenger assistant during transportation.

Skills

D1 driving licence

Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme

Job description

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Bedford Borough Councils Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, seeks suitable candidates to drive our minibuses, holding either a D1 driving licence or 101 (older licences Category A).

You will be working alongside the passenger assistant to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a driving assessment and gain Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme accreditation which will be provided.

For further information please call the Fleet Supervisor on 01234276476

How To Apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 30th March 2025

Interviews: Interviews will take place periodically by mutual agreement.

Please Note

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
  
  

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability

Care Leavers Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/

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