Driver Attendant

Job Description

Midlothian Council are open for application for the post of Driver – Attendant to help us deliver in house ASN (additional Support Needs) transport. Applicants should hold a D class licence and be open to vocational training which is used in the delivery of service.

This is a forward facing role with lots of customer engagement, and a chance to join a welcoming team delivering essential services.

Applicants should be team players and open to dynamic working to ensure 1^st class service deliver for our clients.

The driver has to have and fulfil the requirements to retain a full PSV licence due to the size of bus being driven. This is a Group 2 Category D (vocational) licence.

The driver is required to have knowledge of current PSV regulations in relation to driver’s hours, use of the vehicle regulations and the correct use of the WTORS. For this the driver will be expected to undertake a MiDAS training course every 4yrs as well as undertaking the 35hrs statutory training required to attain and keep the drivers CPC card.

The jobholder will undertake specified training within the units training and development plan in relation to the administration of emergency medication for clients who may suffer from epileptic fits.

The driver will need to keep abreast in developing procedures relating to clients being carried in order to provide the client with a transport service; this knowledge will be gained with on the job training and statutory training.

The driver also needs to have a good local knowledge of the area to assist in making decisions in the event of a road closure; this will usually be gained through on the job training.

CLOSING DATE - 10 November 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 18 November 2024

Requirements

Position Title: Driver Attendant

Position Number: WF02

Directorate: Place

Location: Bonnyrigg Garage

Contract Status: Fixed Term 1 year

Hours of Work: 19

Working Pattern: 3hrs 48m per day  - to be discussed with service. Typically 2hrs @ 7.30am and 1hr 48m @ 3pm – school term

Weeks per year: 40

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 19 hours over 40 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,275.86 per annum.

Responsibilities

Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing attached documentation, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.