Community Services Operator
Community Transport Driver – Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Salary range £21,115 - £22,969
Working Hours:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (30 hours)
Week 2: Thursday, Friday (20 hours)
5-year fixed term contract, with option to extend as required
Based in Chertsey
About the role
Runnymede Borough Council supports our NHS partners, Surrey Heartlands ICB and the EMED Group in enabling successful discharges and admissions to hospital. We are looking for a caring, compassionate, and committed community transport driver to join our ambitious service and provide accessible transport to residents across Runnymede and the Surrey Heartlands footprint.
You will be required to provide door-to-door transport for various groups of people, including older people, people with physical disabilities and children with special educational needs. Our Transport Service is provided using fully accessible minibuses of up to 16 seats, so experience of driving minibuses or other vehicles of similar size or bigger is desirable, although not essential.
About you
Suitable candidates will need to have both practical skills and be sensitive to the needs and requirements of individuals using the service. Experience of working with different client groups would be desirable.
In order to be able to drive our fleet of vehicles, you will need to have a D1 category on your driving license or have passed your driving test prior to January 1997.
As you will be working with members of the public daily, the ability to work with a positive approach, be flexible to meet the needs of each individual and work with a welcoming approach and a sense of humour is essential.
If you are a committed, self-motivated person who wants to make a difference to the lives of individuals in the communities we serve we are keen to hear from you.
Full training will be provided.
Benefits
- 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to addtional voluntary contributions
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- Health and Dental insurance plan
How to apply
For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs
We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.
For more information about this role or the service in general, please contact Hayley Gray on 01932 425050 or by emailing communitytransport@runnymede.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications for this round of recruitment is 16th May 2024.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.