Home to School Travel - Driver

Job title Home to School Travel - Driver x13 Job reference VAC006355 Date posted 19/12/2024 Application closing date 19/01/2025 Location Brislington Transport Depot Bath Road / Sandy Park Road Bristol BS4 3NZ Salary BG7: £25,992 - £27,269 pro-rata Package Pension Scheme Free on site parking Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Job category/type Drivers, Education, Operational Attachments Job description

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Fixed Term until 4th April 2025 with possibility of becoming permanent after this date, Part Time with a minimum of 20 hours per week (must be flexible to take on additional hours if required; Split days spread across five mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday; must be available between 06:30 and 09:30 am, and 14:00 and 17:30 pm). Roles will be based out of the Sandy Park Depot in Brislington, with parking available on site.
We are looking for skilled drivers who share our passion for supporting children with a wide variety of additional needs. You will need to be calm, dependable, and flexible to drive one of our new internal Home to School Travel vehicles, taking children to and from schools across Bristol and beyond.
You will take primary responsibility for the vehicle safety and route to school, sometimes accompanied by a guide escort who will support the needs of the passengers. At times, some passengers may find the journey difficult to manage and you will need to remain calm and supportive, whilst always focussing on the road. You will also be in regular contact with the Fleet Supervisor and the wider Home to School Travel team, reporting issues where needed.
Ideally you will have some professional driving experience. Whilst familiarity of working or caring for children would be beneficial.
This can be a demanding job both physically and mentally, but also very rewarding. Full training will be provided during induction.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you will receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Please ensure you have given us information to request two references on your application form to be shortlisted.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
We anticipate that interviews will take place throughout January 2024.