Fleet Minibus Driver

This role supports the safe transportation of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to and from School daily during term-time ensuring that the Local Authority fulfils and discharges its statutory duties in a responsible way. The role also has an extension of driving our state of the art Mobiloo. It is an accessible toilet/changing place that is available for hire for events in the community to provide the same opportunities for residents with additional needs. This will include some evening and weekend working. Your working week and pattern will vary depending on the requirements of the travel portfolio and Mobiloo bookings.

We recognise that most potential applicants may not have the specialist knowledge around SEND, therefore a desire to learn is essential, we will ensure that the successful applicant is provided with the relevant training to undertake the post to the required standard.

However, we do expect excellent communication skills impeccable time keeping abilities and candidates to be able to follow necessary procedures and process. You must be a 'people person', someone who enjoys interaction with children, young people and adults alike

If you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, then we want to hear from you!

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role")., Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next package

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As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.