Vulnerable Passenger Transport Driver (Term-Time, 25h)

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible benefits, including discounts

Support for healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a part-time driver to operate term-time routes, ensuring safe transport for children and vulnerable adults. The role covers morning and afternoon shifts, with daily vehicle checks and liaison with families and schools. A D1 licence and Enhanced DBS are required, plus DCPC willingness.

Generous leave and pension scheme are offered. The position involves completing pickups and drop-offs on assigned routes, maintaining passenger wellbeing and safety, and starting

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence with D1 category
• Willingness to undertake DCPC

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and weekly routine and safety checks, including fire precautions, to confirm the vehicle is fit and serviceable
• Collect vulnerable passengers with special needs and transport them between home, school, day centres and other establishments
• Ensure passengers' personal wellbeing and make each journey safe, appropriate and comfortable
• Communicate with service users, family members, school staff and passenger assistants
• Complete pickups and drop-offs on assigned routes across the city, Monday to Friday
• Show sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable passengers and a caring approach
• Start each day at the depot, collecting assigned route and vehicle

Skills

Effective communication

Caring approach to vulnerable people

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking a part-time driver to operate term-time routes, ensuring safe transport for children and vulnerable adults. The role covers morning and afternoon shifts, with daily vehicle checks and liaison with families and schools. A D1 licence and Enhanced DBS are required, plus DCPC willingness.

Generous leave and pension scheme are offered. The position involves completing pickups and drop-offs on assigned routes, maintaining passenger wellbeing and safety, and starting