Driver

6 months ago

Somerton, United Kingdom Somerset Council Full time

**Some key information**
- Our **Yeovil and Glastonbury depots** have moved into our new purpose-built depot in **Somerton,** and we are excited to supporting the people of Somerset and build on improvements in our service.
- Our **peak hours** 6**:00-10am and 2.30 -7 pm Monday to Friday, other opportunities may be available, also weekend work will be required at all locations.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
- Full/ Part Time and Relief positions available, including Term Time Only Opportunities.

**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- The transportation of service users in a safe and timely manner.
- Completion of daily vehicle checks before use.
- Safe operation of Somerset Council vehicles.
- Delivering a friendly and reliable service for our service users.
- Serving the community with local rural bus services

We support children with special educational needs and disabilities to and from home/school, Adults with learning disabilities to and from day centres as well as taking people to social care appointments and various other tasks - covering routes to help and enhance lives across Somerset.

**We currently have the following vacancies available**:
**Somerton**

**37 hours per week all year round**

**37 hours per week term time only 39 weeks**

**20 hours term time only 38 weeks**

We also currently have **relief driver** positions available in Taunton, Frome, Bridgwater, and Somerton.
**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support,** training**, and guidance to help you be the best you can be. This includes a **full induction programme** and training in passenger care, disability awareness, moving and handling people and wheelchairs, Emergency aid, child protection and behaviour management to ensure you are fully equipped in your role. But it will really help if you have:

- A Category D1 on your driving license
- Good time keeping skills.
- Patience with a caring nature to support service users on a daily basis.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What's in it for me?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact:
Salary £11.98 to £12.38 per hour

**DBS information**
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Job Reference: SCC04867

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