Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC605271
Salary Range: £24,027 - £24,348 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £12,986 - £13,160 per annum)
Work Location: Farnborough Community Link, Farnborough
Hours per week: 20
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2025
Closing Date: 30 November 2024 - please note we may interview on receipt of application and the role may close before the closing date
Ensure safe transportation of vulnerable adults in our community.
Joining our countywide team, you will ensure the safe transfer of our vulnerable clients (adults) between pick up and drop off locations to enable them to attend various activities.
You will have D1 category on your Driving Licence and be able to operate a minibus and all equipment on board. You will have empathy with our transported clients. The position will consist of two shifts per day, operating approximately between 08.00am - 10.00am and 3.00pm - 5.00pm from Monday to Friday.
MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training and other relevant training will be provided as required. We will also provide you with a uniform and safety footwear.
What We Can Offer You:
You will have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do is making a real difference to the people living in Hampshire, including some of the most vulnerable adults in our community. Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package .
Additional Information:
Driver (Vulnerable Adults) Job Description and Person Specification
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Russell Meddings, Driver Training Manager on 0370 7798456 or russell.meddings@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.