Relief Driver Carer

Relief Driver Carer

Bedford Borough Council

• Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire


• Salary: £24,027-24,404 per year


• Type: Permanent


• Hours: Part-time


• Posted: Just now

Bedford Borough Council's Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, seeks suitable candidates to drive our minibuses, holding either a D1 driving licence or 101 (older licences Category A). You will be working alongside the passenger assistant to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a driving assessment and gain Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme accreditation which will be provided.

For further information please call the Fleet Supervisor on .

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 30th March 2025

Interviews: Interviews will take place periodically by mutual agreement.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)


• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Care Leavers Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

Additional Vacancy Information

• Allowance (pro rata for part time roles): N/A


• Work Pattern: Variable shifts typically between 0730 to 1000 and 1430 to 1700. On an as and when required basis.


• Is this an enhanced DBS role? Yes


• Is this a politically restricted role? No


• Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes

Vacancy Location

Location: Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Address: Borough Hall Cauldwell Street MK42 9AP Bedford

Is this a designated car user position? No

Bedford Borough Council

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Bedford Borough Councils Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, seeks suitable candidates to drive our minibuses, holding either a D1 driving licence or 101 (older licences Category A).
You will be working alongside the passenger assistant to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a driving assessment and gain Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme accreditation which will be provided.