Driver

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Our day services support people who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with high levels of need. This is an opportunity to be part of a service which makes a real difference to the lives of those people and their families.

About the Role

Our transport service is based from our day services. We operate a fleet of vehicles to collect people from the local community and bring them to our service, where they will have activities and support. Transport is staffed by drivers accompanied by transport escorts drawn from our team of support workers.

There are AM and PM transport runs. There may also be activities during the day for people we support which need a driver available. In between driving duties you will be cleaning the vehicles, taking them to be fuelled or for checks/services/MOT's and assisting with tasks within the service such as sorting deliveries, cleaning areas of the building and preparing rooms to be used.

We are currently recruiting for 2 positions in total.

• 1 x part-time, 15 hour, 8am to 11am Monday to Friday.
• 1 x part-time, 15 hour, 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday.

We will consider combining the above part-time roles if appropriate for the right candidate.

You can expect:

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision
• A supportive team around you
• A full training programme
• Specific vehicle competency checks and relevant training for driving duties

To apply you will have:

• A full, clean UK driving licence for manual gearbox vehicles
• Transferable skills
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Talullah Windmill-Last, Day Service Manager on or email talullah_windmill-

Interview date: TBC

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.

No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

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We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.