All Locations
Ferndown
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£13,191 to £13,227
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Transport, Policy, Driver & Passenger Assistance
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

We are seeking to recruit permanent driver with a responsible and caring attitude to assist in Adult Day care transport in the Ferndown Area.

What you can expect to be doing:

Applications are invited from people living in the Ferndown area.

The hours of work could vary but are usually approx. 4 hours a day Monday to Friday split shifts morning and afternoon, transporting to and from the day centre

Vehicles you will be driving will be a 17 seater mini bus or smaller.

About you:

You must but must have a category D1(101) or D or D1 on your driving licence.
To have had experience of working with the elderly/ Adults with learning disabilities.

To convey passengers safely to and from their homes and other establishments, in accordance with the route schedule (with or without the assistance of an escort) having particular regard for their comfort and particular disability. to be physically fit enough to push wheel chairs and secure them in vehicles.

Further Information

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week.
 

DBS check for adults and children will be done as part of the recruitment process.

A driving assessment will need to be undertaken as part of the interview.
For an informal discussion please contact. Adrian Hunt 01305 224541

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

About Us

We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. 

At Dorset Council we: 

  • provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents 
  • have ambitious aspirations  
  • are excited about our future 
  • care about Dorset and all the people who live here 
  • know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success 

You will: 

  • have access to a range of employee benefits  
  • be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed 
  • have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. 

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. 

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. 

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant. 

Find out more about how to apply.  

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