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Job description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A flexible and dependable Relief Driver is required on a temporary basis to support day service transport operations across multiple locations.
• This role involves driving accessible minibuses to collect and transport service users for day care, local bus services, and demand-responsive transport.
• The post requires a valid D1 (101) licence and a strong commitment to passenger safety, comfort, and punctuality.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Operate accessible minibuses to safely transport service users to and from day centres and other destinations across the region.
• Provide professional, courteous, and supportive assistance to passengers, including individuals with additional needs.
• Work flexibly across the week, including one in four Saturdays, as part of a 37-hour working week.
• Carry out vehicle checks before each journey to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Maintain accurate transport logs and promptly report any concerns or incidents.
• Collaborate with transport coordinators and day service staff to ensure efficient routing and scheduling.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, safeguarding protocols, and internal operating procedures.
Skills/Experience:
• Previous experience in passenger transport, ideally within adult social care, health services, or community transport.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to assist and communicate effectively with vulnerable individuals.
• Sound understanding of vehicle safety checks, road safety laws, and basic maintenance reporting.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to travel across multiple sites as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Accurate record-keeping and punctual time management.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 03/09/2025.
• Full-time role: 37 Hours/week.
• Possession of a valid D1 (101) licence for driving minibuses is essential.
