Relief Driver

**About Us**
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.
**About The Job**
We are looking for a relief driver to join our School Transport team based across the county.

**Salary Range**: £22,737 to £23,144 per annum

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

**Contract**:Permanent.

**Work pattern**: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

**What you will be doing**:
As a relief 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.

Where required 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. If you are not required to drive you will assist in the Hop oast depot carrying out depot duties which will include various tasks and admin.

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**
Key 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.
- Carry out various tasks within the depot
- Ability to resolve straightforward problems.

Qualifications and/or experience:

- Basic numeracy and literacy skills gained through education or through relevant experience.
- Basic computer knowledge
- 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.
- A competitive pay.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
- A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.
- For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.

**Further Information**

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Job Reference: EIE01280