The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: North Ridge Community School, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 5, £5,637 (Actual salary for term time)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only, Afternoons only, 10 hours per week
Closing date: 15th December 2024
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Minibus Driver.
The Transport Assistance Service arranges and monitors transport for children and adults to educational establishment and day centres across the Doncaster borough. We are looking to appoint a bus driver to transport children safely to and from North Ridge School, Woodlands. It is essential that the successful candidate has good communication skills, experience being responsible for children and able to form good relationships with children, parents and school staff.
First aid training and knowledge of movement and handling would be desirable as would previous experience of working with children, particularly children with additional needs.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 16th December 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 6th January 2025.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Samantha Scott Tel: 01302 737325, samantha.scott@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.
English fluency duty under the Immigration Act 2016 - As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice/guidance in accurate spoken English.
