Directorate: Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning Section: All Age Commissioning Grade: Level 5 (Subject to Review) Hours: 37 hours per week This advert is open to both internal and external applicants. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring driver to join our expanding transport team. ·You must be flexible and willing to undertake training. ·You will be required to transport service users to and from Day Centres, assisting them on and off the vehicles as necessary. Other journeys include libraries, swimming pools and shopping. They will be accompanied by their carer's or passenger assistants on the journey. ·Full driving licence needed to drive category D1 vehicles. ·If you are a friendly, professional and courteous driver, please get in touch to join our team. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on the Council and our directorates What we offer: A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent Hybrid and flexible working options An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager on 01782 234320 or ray.cammillare@stoke.gov.uk Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: ·Right to Work in the UK ·Proof of address ·Satisfactory references ·Occupational Health Clearance ·Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations ·DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.