Smithies Depot, Barnsley (Remote)
Permanent, Part time, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
£23,500 - £23,893 pro rata
Split Shift
The vision for Barnsley Council is making Barnsley the place of possibilities. We are a Council with ambition, flair and imagination with a real drive and focus on continuous improvement. Our vision is working together for a brighter future, a better Barnsley. At its heart is a commitment to concentrate on providing services where they are most needed, where they will have the most impact and to help people do more for each other and their community. Our travel assistance service is a vital service for over 800 children and adults in the borough and now is a great time to be joining our forward thinking and dynamic service.
We are looking to recruit several driver attendants to join our busy expanding team providing travel assistance for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, between their home, school, or college, together with transport to adult day care. Your working hours will be approximately 2 hours in the morning and then a further 2 hours in the afternoon, Monday to Friday, during the school term time.
You will need to enjoy driving, have empathy and patience with children and adults who have special needs and possess a polite professional manner.
You should hold a full, UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, as you may be driving up to a 16 seat minibus, it is essential that you have category D1 on your driving licence, it would be useful if you also have a driver CPC, however, if you don’t when can help you obtain this. If you have these qualities, we would love to hear from you.
If you wish to discuss your suitability for the post prior to applying or have any questions concerning the role profile, please contact Denise Prigmore or Cheryl Donohue, Travel Assistance Managers, on 01226 773584.