Have you considered working as a Transport Driver with Ceredigion County Council. We are looking to grow our team and we need you! Do you enjoy caring for others and are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team within the Social Transport Department.
We are looking for Transport Drivers to work from Glanyrafon – Aberystwyth to undertake:
- driving activities related to the transport of children
- driving activities related to the transport of elderly clients and/or clients with disabilities
- completion of all relevant electronic and paper-based records related to the role
- assessments of clients with the support of the Senior Driver and/or Transport Co-ordinator
- work to support the wider Ceredigion County Council Unit functions as commensurate with the level of the post
Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will need to hold a valid driving license and be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Our offer to you
The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Transport Drivers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.
With that in mind we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:
- up to 34 days annual leave
- health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support
- local Government Pension Scheme
- enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- vectis discount card for savings on big name brands and with registered local businesses
- learning and development opportunities to support career progression
- salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme.
For more information about our employee benefits please see our careers website.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Paul Jackson on: 01545 570 881
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .