Minibus Driver

Job: Minibus Driver
Location: Bury
Hours: 37 hours per week (split shift)
Pay: 12.21 Per hour PAYE Inc Holiday | £15.66 LTD Per hour Umbrella

About the Role
We are recruiting for a dedicated Minibus Driver/Attendant to join a Local Authority Transport Services team working out of Bury. This is a rewarding front-line position supporting vulnerable service users, including individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and those who may require additional emotional or behavioural support.
The role plays a vital part in ensuring safe, dignified and reliable transport for customers travelling to and from various establishments.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:

• Safely transporting children, adults and older people with a range of mobility and support needs.
• Assisting passengers on and off the vehicle and providing practical and emotional support throughout their journey.
• Managing and calming challenging behaviour, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere.
• Completing daily vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness, and carrying out routine tasks such as topping up oil, fuel and water.
• Transporting wheelchairs, equipment, goods and staff safely.
• Communicating professionally with service users, carers, relatives, professionals and partner agencies.
• Maintaining accurate journey records and reporting incidents, hazards or changes in passenger behaviour.
• Operating hydraulic lifts and securing wheelchair users with the correct equipment.
• Acting as the “eyes and ears” while on duty to identify concerns and report them appropriately.
• Following all safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality procedures.

Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Essential:

• Full D1 Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years’ driving experience
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete)
• Ability to work flexibly and in all weather conditions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, supportive and patient approach
• Ability to assist wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges
• Confidence when working with individuals who may display challenging behaviour
• Basic vehicle knowledge, including daily safety checks

Desirable:

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals
• Experience driving minibuses
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment
• Ability to contribute to reports and liaise with families or professionals

What is On Offer

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training, including First Aid, Manual Handling and CPD
• Supportive, structured team environment
• A meaningful role making a positive impact on the lives of service users

Shift Pattern
The split duties hours
Monday to Thursday
07.30am start to 11.30am finish | 14.30pm start to 18.00pm finish 
Friday
07.30am start to 11.00am finish | 13.30pm start to 17.00pm finish

How to Apply
If you are a compassionate, responsible and professional driver looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, contact Prakash today by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967