Overview
Minibus Driver (D1) - 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 28 per week - Monday to Friday (6:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 5:30pm)
Pay: £13.00/hour (approx. £18,928 p.a. pro rata) + Pension
Location: Basildon, SS14 1PA
About the Role
Our client is looking for a kind, professional and reliable Minibus Driver (D1) to join their team. You\'ll transport vulnerable adults safely to and from their homes, and for a few hours each week you\'ll also take members to external activities (sport, social and wellbeing sessions). This is a hands-on role - much more than driving alone.
Responsibilities
* Morning and afternoon pick-ups / drop-offs of members.
* Transport small groups to external activities.
* Assist members on and off the bus; safely handle wheelchairs and walkers.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks; keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
* Complete simple journey logs and follow safeguarding procedures.
About You (Qualifications & Skills)
* Full UK D1 driving licence.
* Consistently kind, conscientious and team minded.
* Confident supporting vulnerable adults; Excellent communicator.
* Physically capable of assisting passengers and handling mobility aids.
* Will pass an Enhanced DBS check for working with vulnerable adults.
* Able to provide two professional referees.
Contract & Benefits
* 18-month fixed-term; 28 hours per week.
* £13.00/hour (approx. £18,928 p.a. pro rata).
* Workplace pension (auto-enrolment).
* Holiday: Statutory entitlement pro rata.
* Training and support provided.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief Cover Note explaining how you meet the criteria with subject “Minibus Driver (D1)”.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will remain open until the post is filled.
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