Minibus Drivers - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council

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Halifax, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Application closing date
22/02/202- Location
Halifax

Salary

Scale 3, £ £11.39 per hour

Package

A minimum of 16 hours per week, Full Year or Term Time Only available, Permanent

Job category/type

Council

Job description
Post Ref: CC075
We are looking to add to our dedicated team of minibus drivers, transporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in our new fleet of 16seater minibuses to a range of schools throughout the borough.
Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transportation requirements of school children with special needs, older people and adults with disabilities.

Our aims are to:

Provide a safe and comfortable journey

Value Equality and Diversity
Treat all passengers with dignity and respect

Make our journeys an enjoyable experience- Carrying up to 16 vulnerable children, some in wheelchairs, in a 5-tonne minibus in a safe and comfortable manner means we are looking for experienced drivers with above average driving skills.- Applicants must be over 21 years of age and have held a full driving licence with D1 entitlement for at least two years; you must also be physically able to assist people with disabilities.

A PCV or HGV licence would be advantageous but not essential, as would an extensive geographical knowledge of Calderdale.- You will be asked to work between the core hours of 6:45am - 10:15am and 2:15pm - 6:00pm but this will vary depending on need.

The service requires people to be available at peak times of operation.

Our staff of minibus drivers and passenger attendants provide an important service to pupils and parents and applicants must be prepared to work as part of a team.- This is a dual role post and the post holder may be required to undertake the duties of Passenger Attendant as needed.

Experience of working with people with special educational needs is desirable although training will be provided for suitable applicants.- The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date:

22nd February 2023

Interviews: TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.