Community Bus Driver

Community Bus Driver

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary: £12.71 per hour, 15 hours per weekHours: Wednesday- 8:30am - 1pm | Thursday - 8:30am - 4:30pm | Friday - 8:30am - 1pm

About St Elizabeth’s Centre

St Elizabeth’s Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Our site includes:

• Community Hub
• Children’s Homes
• School and College
• Supported Living
• On-site therapy and nursing teams

We offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where all staff are trained, valued and supported

About the role

As a Community Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in enabling clients attending our Community Hub to access activities in the local community safely and comfortably

You will be responsible for transporting passengers to and from activities, ensuring every journey is safe, well-planned and delivered with care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities 

• Providing a helpful, courteous and respectful service, always prioritising passenger safety, securing all wheelchairs and equipment before travel
• Providing an efficient transport service within the local area taking clients and their support staff to and from various leisure trips
• Planning journeys effectively, taking into account traffic, timings and individual passenger needs
• Moving and assisting residents carefully and safely from vehicles into specialist equipment, wheelchairs etc.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks (oil, water, tyres etc.), maintaining the vehicle in a clean, safe and presentable condition
• Driving in accordance with road safety laws and organisational policies and always following all Health and Safety Policies & safe working practices

What we're looking for

• Substantial driving experience including larger vehicles, holding a valid UK driving licence Classes B, BE and D1
• Holds a valid MiDAS certificate (or willingness to undergo training)
• A courteous, patient and respectful approach to working with vulnerable individuals
• Good understanding of people with complex needs and passenger safety requirements
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
• Experience of working within a care or education environment is desirable although not essential

What we offer

• Free on-site parking and DBS
• Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
• Opportunities to develop and grow into more senior roles
• Recommend a friend payment

Important Information

To be considered for the role, you must hold a full valid UK drivers licence. 

Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential. 

Apply Now

Visit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.

I nclusion & Safeguarding

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth’s is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.

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