Sandwell Youth Service are looking for a Youth Bus Driver who has at least 2 years’ experience of driving large vehicles (buses, HGVs etc), and has the motivation to meet the aspirations of young people through delivering quality Youth Work via the Sandwell Youth Bus project.
About the role:
The successful applicant will drive our 2 youth buses and work with youth teams to deliver services, activities and projects to young people across Sandwell.
This will involve assistance with:
Boarding and alighting from the vehicle
Equipment, such as wheelchairs, lifts and restraints/safety belts
Youth service equipment, such as laptops, games consoles, tables etc.
You will also conduct day-to-day maintenance on the vehicle, such as checking tyres, lights, brakes, water & oil and ensuring that the vehicle is clean and that any safety or maintenance concerns are reported.
About you:
Youth work is a rewarding role where you have the opportunity to empower young people to engage with the social issues and choices that govern their lives. We are looking for you to have experience with young people and a positive and motivational outlook. Good communication skills and a relatable, flexible approach are key as you build constructive relationships with our service users.
Requirements:
Clean Category D and D1 Licence or PCV licence.
Drivers Licence must not have any unspent endorsements.
PLEASE NOTE: The post will only be offered subject to the candidate passing a driving assessment on one of the Youth Bus vehicles.
If you feel you have the experience and knowledge required, and the drive to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.
Why work for Sandwell Council?
The Council has been through significant change over the past couple of years and we are committed to continuing our improvement journey, transforming and modernising to get the best outcomes for Sandwell residents.
Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
We offer:
Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, and more.
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
Health and wellbeing support
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
An enhanced barring children's DBS check is required for this role.
For an informal discussion, please contact Russell Allen 0121 569 2899 – 07813 319384 or email russell_allen@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours:-
18.5 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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