Car and Minibus Driver

2 weeks ago

Chichester, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Remote Work Freelance Full time

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

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About The Job

We are looking for Minibus and Car Drivers to join our School Transport team based across the county.

Contract: Casual.

At WSCC, we promote flexible working, and a casual contract is a perfect fit for that What is a casual contract? A casual contract allows us, as the employer, to offer work as and when it becomes available. It does not always guarantee hours, so you are given the option to accept or deny assignments as determined by us.

There is the opportunity for these casual positions to move to Permanent Term Time Only for the new Academic Year.

Salary Range: £ 11.79 - £13.43 per hour. If you are on a casual contract your annual leave will be included in the hourly pay.

Work Location: Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester) however, the work will be carried out across multiple locations surrounding. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.

What you will be doing:

As a School Minibus/Car Driver, you will provide an efficient driving service to children and young adult passengers. You will follow instructions in accordance with specified schedules to ensure West Sussex meets its commitments to customers.

You will undertake driving duties of an allocated vehicle of 4 - 16 seats to and from a variety of locations, using a high level of professionalism in a safe and appropriate way. You will communicate effectively with passengers, build trusting relationships and drive considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.

This is a rewarding role, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience in many areas in a lively customer facing environment. You will also undertake the following courses:

  • Disability Awareness & Epilepsy Awareness.
  • First Aid.
  • Wheelchair tie down procedures.
  • Challenging Behaviour as required.

Experience and Skills

  • Ability to drive safely and considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.
  • Ability to communicate successfully with colleagues and passengers, build trusting relationships and exercising persuasive skills.
  • Ability to resolve straightforward problems.
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills gained through education or through relevant experience.
  • Valid UK driving licence.
  • Driving licence including category D1 or PCV. Desirable
  • Experience of working with people with disabilities. Desirable
  • Experience of operating a tail lift/ramp safely and securing wheelchairs on the vehicle. Desirable

Rewards and Benefits

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

Further Information

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please visit our featured School transport jobs site. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact or call .

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To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

We will review applications on a rolling basis therefore, you will be contacted within 2 weeks of your application.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and health check.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

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