At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our day services support people who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with high levels of need. This is an opportunity to be part of a service which makes a real difference to the lives of those people and their families. About the Role Our transport service is based from our day services. We operate a fleet of vehicles to collect people from the local community and bring them to our service, where they will have activities and support. Transport is staffed by drivers accompanied by transport escorts drawn from our team of support workers. There are AM and PM transport runs. There may also be activities during the day for people we support which need a driver available. In between driving duties you will be cleaning the vehicles, taking them to be fuelled or for checks/services/MOT s and assisting with tasks within the service such as sorting deliveries, cleaning areas of the building and preparing rooms to be used. We are currently recruiting for 3 positions in total. 1 x full-time, 37 hour, 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 1 hour unpaid break each day, 30 minutes overtime per week for week to total 37.5 hours due to needs of service. 1 x part-time, 15 hour, 8am to 11am Monday to Friday. 1 x part-time, 15 hour, 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. We will consider combining the above part-time roles if appropriate for the right candidate. You can expect: A comprehensive induction Regular supervision A supportive team around you A full training programme Specific vehicle competency checks and relevant training for driving duties To apply you will have: A full, clean UK driving licence for manual gearbox vehicles Transferable skills The ability to work in a physically demanding role Interested to find out more? If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Talullah Windmill-Last, Day Service Manager on 07484939950 or email talullah_windmill-last@bathnes.gov.uk. Interview date: TBC Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered. No Agencies Please. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.