To be confirmed (On-Site)
Casual, Flexible hours
No DBS check required
Level 2:- £13.96 per hour
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Casual schools and Community meals driver to join our Integrated Transport Solution Team as a casual member of staff that could offer flexible days over a 7 day week, The ITS are responsible for school transport, delivery & welfare check to our Community Meals Clients.
Key Responsibilities:
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence - A valid Class B driving licence is essential for this role.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood Office in Clevedon and @ Worle kitchens. Please be advised that Castlewood will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
About You
We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work for a front facing and customer focused service within the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU). You should be confident in working independently but also a keen team player. Being a clear and strong communicator that offers experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable people will be beneficial to the role. We are keen to invite interest that can demonstrate transferable skills within your career to date although full training and continuous professional development is offered.
Under the direction of the Operations Lead Officer, to deliver high quality customer focused services that supports the work of the ITU, which includes such services as Home to School Transport and Community Meals on Wheels. Duties would typically include operating fleet vehicles within a prearranged, structured schedule to convey passengers, or deliver goods and welfare services.
Successful applicants will be fully supported with training and shadowing opportunities as part of an induction and a be part of a dedicated staff team.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Kris Peake. Operations Lead, at Kris.Peake@n-somerset.gov.uk
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: 19/02/2025
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Casual schools and Community meals driver to join our Integrated Transport Solution Team as a casual member of staff that could offer flexible days over a 7 day week, The ITS are responsible for school transport, delivery & welfare check to our Community Meals Clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure daily work instructions are acknowledged and both planning and preparations for operational deployment are undertaken.
- To effectively deliver front line services to our clients in accordance with a journey plan, timetable and/or a delivery manifest, in a timely manner and with a customer focused approach.
- To undertake client welfare checks at each engagement in line with agreed protocols and instructions on the schedule/plan, reporting any incidents and communicating any variances in accordance with council policy.
- To position, collect and return council vehicles from multi point locations.
- To maintain a current, valid driving licence (minimum of a Category B) and submit this routinely for review.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence - A valid Class B driving licence is essential for this role.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood Office in Clevedon and @ Worle kitchens. Please be advised that Castlewood will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
About You
We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work for a front facing and customer focused service within the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU). You should be confident in working independently but also a keen team player. Being a clear and strong communicator that offers experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable people will be beneficial to the role. We are keen to invite interest that can demonstrate transferable skills within your career to date although full training and continuous professional development is offered.
Under the direction of the Operations Lead Officer, to deliver high quality customer focused services that supports the work of the ITU, which includes such services as Home to School Transport and Community Meals on Wheels. Duties would typically include operating fleet vehicles within a prearranged, structured schedule to convey passengers, or deliver goods and welfare services.
Successful applicants will be fully supported with training and shadowing opportunities as part of an induction and a be part of a dedicated staff team.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Kris Peake. Operations Lead, at Kris.Peake@n-somerset.gov.uk
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: 19/02/2025
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Sun 16/02/2025 at 00:00
Job reference: EATA0007