Driver, Whitehill Service Centre WEL

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20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Driver required on a part‑time basis to support Community Transport Services in delivering a safe transport service to Vulnerable Children and Special Needs Service Users.

Hours for this role are as follows:

20 hours p/w Monday to Friday

The hourly rate for this post starts at: £14.65 increasing yearly

• Responsible for the safe transportation of vulnerable children, adults and special needs service users from place of residence to Support centres and Schools within West Lothian
• Completing vehicle safety checks logging and reporting faults to management team
• Following safe working practices in relation to your role.
• Assisting service users in boarding and embarking safely
• Conversant with correct use of all specialist equipment on the vehicle including tail‑lifts/ramps/clamps/restraints/harnesses—training provided.
• Assisting Passenger Escort in securing passengers using seatbelts and restraining systems
• Working alongside the Passenger Escort to ensure the needs of the service users are met
• Any other reasonable duty required by the service

• Current driving license with minimum Cat D1 entitlement
• Up to date Driver CPC
• Drivers Digital Tachograph Card.

You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with children and adults with special needs would be an advantage.

Note this is initially on a fixed term basis until June 2027