Passenger Vehicle to Minibus Driver (career graded)

Salary

Scale 2/3, SCP 4-6, £13.45 - £13.47 per hour

Package

20 hours per week, permanent, term time only

Job category/type

Council

Post Ref: CC880
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance
Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transport requirements of school children with special needs and/or disabilities and older people 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

Purpose of role:
To transport service users safely and in comfort in accordance with the daily schedule or as instructed by officers within Transport Services. Ensure that all duties undertaken are in accordance with Council/Departmental policies, procedures, standards or statutory requirements, including equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
The role involves working as a Passenger Attendant or Driver, collecting passengers from their home and transporting them to school/day care centres, with the reverse journey in the afternoon
We are seeking an individual who has experience of working with children and young people, is enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping others. The successful applicant will need to flexible in their approach to working hours as this is a split shift post. The successful applicant needs to be available for work between 06.45-10.30 and 13.30-18.00 (term time only)
The role can be physically demanding at times, including manoeuvring/clamping wheelchairs and assisting passengers who may have need for physical support
A category D1 licence is required for this role. However, Category B licence holders (who have had this entitlement for more than 2 years) may also apply as the Council will provide training where a D1 licence is not held
Drivers must be over the age of 21
A medical exam will be required prior to appointment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying
We may utilise digital interview methods
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities
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