Driver

We are seeking to recruit permanent driver with a responsible and caring attitude to assist in SEN school transport in the Portland Area. The hours of work could vary but are usually approx. 5 hours a day Monday to Friday split shifts morning and afternoon, transporting to and from the school within term time only. Vehicles you will be driving will be a 17 seater mini bus or smaller.

What You’ll Needa D1 (101), D1, or D category on your driving licenceexperience working with SEND children an advantage to be physically fit to assist passengers as neededWhat You’ll Geta rewarding, people-focused role that makes a real differencepart-time hours (25 per week) that fit around other commitmentsaccess to staff benefits and training with Dorset Councila supportive team that values care, reliability, and kindness Further InformationThis is a part time role at 25 hours a week in term time only. A driving assessment will need to be undertaken as part of the interview.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. We Base The Pro-rata Salary Onthe number of hours the number of weeks workedpaid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service In the first year of service this salary may need to be adjusted to ensure you are paid accurately to reflect your holiday entitlement.

A similar adjustment may be made at the point your employment ends to ensure that you are paid accurately for the number of days worked in any academic year. For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Hunt 01305 224541About UsAt Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

Weprovide essential services that support over 380,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You Willbe part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert.

If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.