About the role

We are seeking to recruit permanent driver with a responsible and caring attitude to assist in Adult Day care transport in the Shaftesbury Area.

What you can expect to be doing:

Applications are invited from people living in the Shaftesbury or Gillingham area.

The hours of work could vary but are usually approx. 4 hours a day Monday to Friday split shifts morning and afternoon, transporting to and from the day centre

Vehicles you will be driving will be a 17 seater mini bus or smaller.

About you:

You must but must have a category D1(101) or D or D1 on your driving licence.
To have had experience of working with the elderly/ Adults with learning disabilities.

To convey passengers safely to and from their homes and other establishments, in accordance with the route schedule (with or without the assistance of an escort) having particular regard for their comfort and particular disability. to be physically fit enough to push wheel chairs and secure them in vehicles.

For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Hunt by phone at 01305 224541

Further Information

A driving assessment will need to be undertaken as part of the interview.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

See our adult safeguarding policy.

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

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Dorset Council is the local authority governing the county of Dorset in South West. They provide public services across the region.