Client Driver/Attendant

We have an exciting new opportunity to recruit a Client Driver/Attendant into our Passenger Transport Team at Halton Borough Council.

We are looking for employees that display the qualities to enhance an existing professional and well established transport service.

The role will primarily be responsible for transporting vulnerable adults and special educational needs children from their homes to various educational establishments and settings within and outside of the borough of Halton.

The service operates from Monday to Friday and the area of work is split to a morning and afternoon shift between 7am – 11am and 2pm – 5pm. Applications will be considered on a job share basis.

We have opportunities for working 28 hours per week in which the work timescale will be between the start and finish times identified. (Please specify which position you would like to be considered for during the application process)

The position will require school term time working and annual leave will not be authorised during the Monday – Friday term time working.

Key Requirements:

• A full driving licence will be required, preferably with a D1 category. (Training may be provided to achieve the licence category)
• Level 2 in Numeracy & Literacy or equivalent
• Compliance with all road safety regulations
• Mobility to assist vulnerable adults and SEN children with their transport requirements

Full training will be provided for successful applicants.

The Benefits:

• A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service)
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free car parking at HBC sites
• Access to a range of discount schemes
• Access to a car leasing scheme

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Chris Cullen (0151 511 7937) or Jeff Briggs (0151 511 7809)

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk