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Sessional Minibus Driver / Play Worker with D1 entitlement on your driving licence (essential).

Location: Kids Yorkshire (Lincoln)

Salary: £12.33 - £13.82 per hour (including holiday pay)

Hours: Flexible hours during school holidays and after-school clubs

Do you have a passion for empowering children and young people with disabilities? Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact?

Join Kids Yorkshire, a leading charity dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families with disabilities and additional needs. As a Sessional Play Worker you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that fosters growth, connection, and joy.

What You’ll Do

As part of our dynamic and compassionate team, you will:

• Safely transport children, young people, and colleagues to and from activities and excursions, ensuring their well-being at all times.
• Perform routine checks on the minibus and promptly report any maintenance needs.
• Plan and facilitate creative, stimulating activities that reflect the interests and abilities of the children.
• Support children’s personal care needs with sensitivity and respect, including mobility assistance, feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
• Use communication techniques to engage children effectively, including those with diverse communication needs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive atmosphere that respects each child’s cultural, linguistic, and personal identity.
• Build trusting relationships with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive support.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming play environment by supervising activities, preparing spaces, and adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Document and communicate important information such as attendance, medical needs, or incidents to the relevant team members.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, equality, and respect in every interaction.

About You

You’ll bring enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Key requirements include:

• D1 entitlementon your driving licence (essential).
• Minimum age of 25 years(due to minibus insurance requirements).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with children, families, and colleagues.
• Experience or interest in working with children and young people with disabilities or additional needs (training provided).
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity.

We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds. Whether you’re starting your career in childcare or have years of experience, we provide training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Minibus Driver/Play Worker with D1 licence

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

LN2 4WJ

£12.33 to £13.82 per hour

Seasonal - Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Closing date: 04/10/2025

Job reference: LM1214641HulSPWWDE

Documents

Safeguarding.pdf

Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures.pdf

Kids Strategy.pdf

Minibus Driver/Play Worker with D1 licence

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

£12.33 to £13.82 per hour