Term Time Only Driver/Passenger Assistant

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday incl bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Life Cover

Personal development

Free car parking

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is recruiting a Term Time Only Driver/Assistant for the Passenger Transport Team. The role involves the safe transport of children with Special Educational Needs and vulnerable adults between homes and a variety of schools and care settings, within and outside the borough.

Applicants should hold a Full UK driving license (D1) and show compassion and professionalism in every interaction. The post is 20 hours per week, with split shifts across term time.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license category D1.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or vulnerable adults preferred.
• Demonstrates compassion, patience and professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

• Transport SEN children and vulnerable adults between homes and educational/care settings.
• Safely operate the vehicle and provide assistance with wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
• Ensure passenger safety, comfort and adherence to schedules and routes.
• Work as part of the Passenger Transport Team to deliver reliable, person‑centred transport services.

Skills

Compassionate

Professional

Safety-conscious

Education

D1 License

Job description

Job Introduction

Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'.

Our Team:

Client Transport have a fleet of assessable vehicles and cars that are required to transport SEN Children and Vulnerable Adults to various location within and outside the Authority boundaries. The operating centre is Lower House Lane Widnes, Transport Co-ordination staff have several driver/attendants that are required on a daily basis to run the service.

Your Contributions:

Do you hold a Full UK driving license category D1 and want to be part of a team that puts people and community at the heart of everything we do? Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and vulnerable adults? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for a Term Time Only Driver/Assistant to join our dedicated Passenger Transport Team. This rewarding role involves the safe and caring transportation of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and vulnerable adults between their homes and a variety of educational establishments and care settings, both within and outside the borough.

Physical requirements

The successful applicant will be required to move equipment, safely manoeuvre wheelchairs, and provide appropriate physical assistance to passengers when necessary. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, and professional, and who can contribute positively to our well‑established and highly respected transport service.

Hours: 20 per week, Split-shifts: Monday to Friday Mornings & Afternoons (Term Time Only)

Each shift may have an operational difference, that may require a slight variation in length, dependent upon the daily client requirement.

If you're ready to make a real difference, join us on this meaningful journey. Together, let's build the future - one journey at a time.

Our Offer:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

Interview date to be confirmed

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long‑term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - [e-mail]

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.