School Transport Driver – Part-Time Split Shifts (Wheelchair)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a part-time driver for 24 hours per week on a term-time split shift within the TSU Operations team of the Highways and Transport department. You will transport children and adults to schools and day centres, working with a passenger assistant and handling tail lift and wheelchair securing.

The role requires a Category D1 (101) licence, a DBS check, and passing the council's driving assessment before interview.

Qualifications

• Category D1 (101) driving licence
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence, to be discussed with recruitment manager
• Fit to drive, confirmed by a medical checklist
• Satisfactory DBS criminal record check before appointment
• Minimum age of 21
• Complete training as provided
• Pass a County Council driving assessment before interview
• Nice to have PSV licence (may occasionally be needed)

Responsabilités

• Transport children and adults safely to schools and day centres
• Drive on a split shift, including morning and afternoon runs
• Work with the passenger assistant to attend to passengers' needs during journeys
• Help move passengers, using the tail lift and securing wheelchairs where needed
• Communicate well with passengers, the passenger assistant and members of the public
• Carry out safety checks on the vehicle before each collection
• Keep the vehicle in good working order, including basic administration, cleaning and refuelling

Connaissances

Driving experience

Tail lift use

Wheelchair securing

Safety checks

Passenger communication

Description du poste

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a part-time driver for 24 hours per week on a term-time split shift within the TSU Operations team of the Highways and Transport department. You will transport children and adults to schools and day centres, working with a passenger assistant and handling tail lift and wheelchair securing.

The role requires a Category D1 (101) licence, a DBS check, and passing the council's driving assessment before interview.