Driver (18 hours per week)

Job description

The Vacancy

Join Our Team as a Driver - Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people in your community?
We're currently hiring Drivers in Scunthorpe and surrounding areas to transport pupils with special educational needs to and from schools and colleges.

What We Offer:

• Term-time only work - enjoy school holidays off!
• Split shifts - ideal for those seeking flexible hours.
• Full training provided
• Supportive team environment - you'll never be alone on the journey.

What You'll Do:

• Safely transport pupils in the mornings and afternoons.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their individual needs.
• Communicate with empathy and understanding.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of different routes and schedules.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and reliable individual with a passion for helping others.
• A valid D1 driving licence (required for the driving assessment).
• Previous minibus driving experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Willingness to work as part of a dedicated team.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding role with consistent hours and the chance to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have any queries regarding this post, please contact John Bell at [email protected].

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice
schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements