CTS Driver (SEN) Grade 3 1 post (permanent contract – 25 hours per week split shift working pattern) Salary £27,030 - £27,855 pro rata dependent on license Please note that this is a term time only, part time role and therefore deductions are made to the above salary which will be confirmed in the interview. (£17,558 - £18,097) Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following: Qualifications and Experience An appropriate “D1” driving license (without PCV) Knowledge of Road Traffic Acts and Highway Code. Completed MIDAS and First Aid Training Experience of driving young people and adults comfortably and safely in a passenger transport vehicle according to prepared schedules or as directed. Experience of assisting passengers in a similar role that requires care and consideration for service users at all times. Ability to keep appropriate records as required by this type of service. Skills Ability to act effectively to diffuse any difficult situations on the vehicles and to write brief notes/reports on incidents. Ability to liaise over day-to-day concerns between home and school with tact and diplomacy. Special conditions for all in-house passenger transport service roles: Ability to work flexibly within the services core hours and outside of normal office hours within a rota. Enhanced DBS Disclosure required. Requirement to wear a uniform whilst undertaking duties. For further information candidates should contact Daniel Robinson - Croydon Transport Services Manager Daniel.Robinson1croydon.gov.uk Closing date: Tuesday 31st December 2024 at 23:59 Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check