SOS Bus Drivers (Nights)

Open Road Visions; Colchester, Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Road Visions is seeking a night-time driver for their SOS Bus in Essex. The role involves driving to designated locations, supporting vulnerable people, and returning the bus in the morning. Flexibility and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Over 21 and holding a C1 drivers licence for at least 1 year.
• Experience working in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bus to designated locations for night-time support.
• Return the bus to underground parking in the morning.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Summary

Do you live in Essex and hold a C1 drivers licence? We are recruiting night-time drivers for our SOS Bus. Our bus operates throughout the day supporting vulnerable people in Essex, working with partnership agencies, and at night to support the night-time economy in Colchester & Chelmsford.

Night Time – Colchester

You will drive the bus to designated locations for night-time support before parking restrictions take effect (around 5.30 pm). You will then leave the vehicle and return in the morning (around 4-5 am) to return it to the underground parking. Due to city centre restrictions, you will need to pick up the bus from ARU and drive into the centre by 10 pm for team use, then return in the morning (around 3.30-4 am) to collect the bus and return it to ARU.

What it’s like to work for Open Road

Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support across Essex & Kent. We offer mentoring, advice, and information programs. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities to lead healthier lives free from addiction and offending behaviors.

What you need

• Over the age of 21 and holding a C1 drivers licence for at least 1 year.
• Willing to be flexible and work outside of standard office hours.
• Experience working in challenging environments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with people of all ages.

Application

Please complete our online application form via the provided link. Ensure you have all relevant information ready before starting. Review the job pack below, as shortlisting will be based on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Alternatively, you can complete the form via Word and email it to [e-mail].

Open Road values and respects diversity and individual differences among our service users, staff, and volunteers.