Dorset Council
Driver
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We are seeking to recruit a permanent driver with a responsible and caring attitude to assist in school transport in the Shaftsbury area.
The hours of work are approx. 5 hours a day Monday to Friday split shifts morning and afternoon, transporting to and from the school within term time only.
Vehicles you will be driving will be a 17 seater mini bus or smaller.
What You’ll Need
- a D1 (101), D1, or D category on your driving licence
- experience working with children an advantage
- to be physically fit to assist passengers as needed
What You’ll Get
- a rewarding, people-focused role that makes a real difference
- part-time hours (25 per week) that fit around other commitments
- access to staff benefits and training with Dorset Council
- a supportive team that values care, reliability, and kindness.
Further Information
This is a part time role at 25 hours a week in term time only.
A driving assessment will need to be undertaken as part of the interview.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
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We Base The Pro-rata Salary On
- the number of hours
- the number of weeks worked
- paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service
In the first year of service this salary may need to be adjusted to ensure you are paid accurately to reflect your holiday entitlement. A similar adjustment may be made at the point your employment ends to ensure that you are paid accurately for the number of days worked in any academic year.
For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Hunt by calling 01305 224541
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
- provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- work in partnership to make a real difference
- value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
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You Will
- be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- have access to a range of benefits and support
- receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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