About The Role Job Title: Driver Hours: 25 Salary: HC4 £25,185 to £25,989 per annum (£17,016 to £17,560 pro rata per annum) Contract: Permanent Location: Various Closing date: 15 April 2026 Interview date: 17 April 2026 The Role The role of driver transporting children with special educational needs is hugely rewarding. The transport journey to school or college is a key part of the day for these children and making that enjoyable will make a real difference to their daily lives. School transport drivers work in the council’s Special Transport team, providing transport for pupils accessing school and college placements in Hereford and the surrounding area. The majority of transport routes start and finish in Hereford but there are also opportunities to work in other areas of the County with travel expenses paid as necessary. What will you be doing? You will drive a minibus transporting students with special educational needs to and from schools and colleges. Working the hours are approximately 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. The work involves issues of a sensitive and confidential nature and applicants will need to display a clear understanding of the need for complete confidentiality. In return we offer a comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of our service delivery. Benefits of the role: Long term job security School term time work only Flexibility to do other things during the day time and school holidays Rewarding work that makes a real difference Good rates of pay and pension scheme Working as part of a friendly team About You You should have experience of minibus driving. Applicants must hold driving licence entitlement to drive vehicles up to 16 seats. You will be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of passengers and for driving the vehicle along a set route. You will need to have good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You should be a committed, reliable, and passionate about caring for young people and helping your community To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Louise Hartfield, SEN Transport Coordinator, please contact Senschooltransport@herefordshire.gov.uk We Offer A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Salary range of £25,185 to £25,989 (£17,016 to £ 17,560 pro rata) per annum Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Career progression : clear pathways to progress Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Why Choose Us? You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures. To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. Don’t meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we’re seeking! Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk. Creating an inclusive workplace Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here. Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme. Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: (hiring manager name, role, contact details). Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you! About The Company The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28