School Minibus Driver

Temporary contract

PO20 2AJ

November 1, 2024

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December 20, 2024

School

English, French

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CategoryD1

Wage

Weekday

£13.08/hr

Availability

Temporary contract

Expected Weekly Hours

20

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.


Work Location: Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester)


As a School Minibus/Car Driver, you will provide an efficient driving service to children and young adult passengers. You will follow instructions in accordance with specified schedules to ensure West Sussex meets its commitments to customers.

You will undertake driving duties of an allocated vehicle of 4 - 16 seats to and from a variety of locations, using a high level of professionalism in a safe and appropriate way. You will communicate effectively with passengers, build trusting relationships and drive considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.

This is a rewarding role, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience in many areas in a lively customer facing environment. 


Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

  • Ability to drive safely and considerately in accordance with the Highway Code regulations.
  • Ability to communicate successfully with colleagues and passengers, build trusting relationships and exercising persuasive skills.
  • Ability to resolve straightforward problems.

Qualifications and/or experience:

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills gained through education or through relevant experience.
  • Valid UK driving licence.
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Driving licence including category D1 or PCV. Desirable
  • Experience of working with people with disabilities. Desirable
  • Experience of operating a tail lift/ramp safely and securing wheelchairs on the vehicle. Desirable