General information
Reference
Closing Date
/02/2026
Service Area
Directorate
Children's Services
Service Area
School & Specialist Transport
Category
Driving - Driving - General
Job Title
Driver/Carer (Casual)
Grade
BBU04
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU04 24, ,185
Contract Type
Casual permanent
Contract Hours
0
Job Advert
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.
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: 9th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
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
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Enhanced DBS
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Split shift 7:30 to 10:30 and 14:00 to 17:30
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
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Barkers Lane Depot
Is this a designated car user position?
No