Transport Services Driver

To maintain passenger comfort while providing transport to and from Special Educational Schools and Day Centres. Providing care, responsive and effective support whilst driving passengers with physical, mental and /or development disabilities.,

• Ability to ensure the vehicle is fit for the route to be undertaken and complies with the department maintenance programme. Ensuring that the daily 1st use check is completed, and that the tail lift is correctly operated. That all wheelchairs are secured properly and in compliance with training provided.
• Ability to liaise with both Passenger Assistant, parents/carers and other professional people you come in contact with, reporting any issues/ concerns to the office as soon as possible.
• Comply with the principles of standard infection control protocols at all time to prevent the spread of infection.
• Must hold full UK driving licence with a D1 category (cat. D desirable).
• This role requires manual handling of people such as pushing wheelchairs, supporting ambulant passengers with mobility issues, support passengers while using vehicle tail lift, securing wheelchairs on board of the vehicle.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here., Starting Salary is £25,992 (Level one) rising to £26,835 (Level four) (pro rata for part-time). Please note, this is a part time post .