All LocationsAll Locations:
Weymouth
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£17,016 to £17,285
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

Your main job is to ensure the health and safety of our passengers. This includes understanding potential hazards and following strict safety policies.

You'll need to be active and able to assist passengers, including those in wheelchairs. This might involve running to ensure a passenger's safety, bending, stretching, lifting, and securing wheelchairs inside the vehicle.

You'll be trained in emergency first aid to handle any situation calmly and effectively. Your role is crucial in safeguarding our passengers from harm. We'll provide all the training you need to do this confidently.

play a key role in the daily lives of those who rely on us for their transportation needs

as an accredited training centre, we offer full induction training to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge

be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality service and making a positive impact in the community

About you:

  • you are compassionate with a commitment to safety and care
  • physical ability to assist our passengers
  • a readiness to learn and grow with us

This is a part-time role offering 25 hours per week. The shift pattern is over a split shift, with 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon. Transporting children and adults to and from school or a day centre. You will need D1 101 on your licence.

Further Information

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.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Hunt or Nigel Dewland (Dorset Travel Supervisor) at [email protected].

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 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 will:

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
  • have access to a range of benefits and support
  • receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

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.

Find out more about how to apply.

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