Job Introduction
Simpson and Kitchener Day Centres are used by older people and people living with a diagnosis of Dementia. Some of our service users are driven to and from their centre by Community Transport.
We’re seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Community Transport Driver to join our established team, and help people safely and comfortably attend Simpson Day Centre.
This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working on a split shift.
The salary starts at £14,529 per year (based on working 22.5 hours).
You will require a D1 privilege on your driving licence and have experience driving passenger vehicles, with a willingness to complete extra training once in post.
Interview will be on 28 October 2024
Main Responsibility
To drive day service vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. This will include driving a vehicle that can take up to 16 passengers.
To transport service users to and from the centre, safely, respectfully and providing care and assistance to those with mobility needs.
Supporting team leaders with information to write transport risk assessments.
To carry out planned routes and to be able to help with recommendations to improve efficiency of the service.
To prepare the vehicle for use, including undertaking daily vehicle safety checks, preparation of the interior, cleaning windows and re-fuelling where necessary
To complete all appropriate paperwork accurately, legibly, and timely. Perform all duties in line with Health and Safety requirements and to act where hazards are identified and/or report serious hazards to line managers immediately.
The Ideal Candidate
D1 privilege on driving licence and experience driving passenger vehicles.
Be approachable, responsive, caring, flexible and patient.
Be organised and self-motivated. Good communication and time management skills.
Willing to undertake training.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
