Minibus Drivers (Day Services) Halifax, England
Job description
Post Ref: CC796
Are you committed to providing high quality support to adults with a Health and Social Care need?
Are you motivated, hardworking, flexible and positive? If you feel you could make a difference to adults with a social care need then we want to hear from you.
Our aim is to :
Provide a safe and comfortable journey
Value Equality and Diversity
Treat all your passengers with dignity and respect
Making all the journeys an enjoyable experience
Your role will be a driver to those who support adults with a learning disability and older people. The people you will support will have specialist needs which may include autism, dementia, distressed behaviour and a variety of complex health conditions.
Applicants must have held a full driving licence for at least two years.
Training will involve clamping people on the bus in their wheelchairs and the use of tail lifts
The post can be based in any of the localities we provide services from, which include Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Rastrick.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Mowoe on 01484 381200.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 3rd October 2023
Interview Date: tbc
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
