Supply Driver, Whitehill Service Centre, 499.34 - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

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INTERNAL ONLY

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.

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.

Drivers required on a supply basis to support Community Transport Services in delivering a safe transport service to Vulnerable Children and Special Needs Service Users.

Applications are invited to current WLC employees looking to support the service delivery

The hourly rate for this post starts at: £14.65

Key Activities

• 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

Essential Skills:

• 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.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.