Job Description

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Strategic Commissioning, Partnerships and Provider Services

Hours

20 (working Monday to Friday, usually 8am to 10am and 3pm to 5pm)

Number of Jobs

4

Location(s)

Knowl Park House, Crowlees Road, Mirfield, WF14 9PP

Position type

Permanent

Grade

3

Salary

13,403

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person who can work flexibly? Do you enjoy being part of a team that enriches the lives of our users?


If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

About Knowl Park House:

We are looking for new team members to join our exciting venture. Knowl Park House Dementia Day opportunities moved into a new building based in Mirfield in November 2024 and the building has been specially designed for Dementia care. We will be looking after up to 40 service users each day. We offer a wide range of person-centred activities within the centre and out in the community.

Knowl Park House is a modern, fit for purpose, flexible day centre that will cater for up to 40 people living with dementia each day (currently Mon-Fri) when at capacity.


The dementia day service includes facilities that enhances enjoyment of life, offering services for people with dementia living in Kirklees.

The Role:

We are seeking someone with a 'can-do' attitude. The role will mainly involve driving a council minibus across the borough of Kirklees to pick up and drop off our users.


There may be occasion where the jobholders may also need to undertake basic maintenance of buildings and grounds.


The working pattern is usually between 8am & 10am and 3pm & 5pm Monday to Friday. The service may consider flexibility around these hours which can be discussed with successful candidates at a later date.


Key responsibilities will include:

Driver Duties Porterage Maintenance or cleaning of vehicles, equipment and buildings Miscellaneous

Due to the manual nature of this job a good level of fitness is essential, as is the ability to drive a minibus.


You must hold a full and valid manual driving licence, ideally with category D1. You must also be willing to undertake and pass the Kirklees Council driving test and travel between sites using a Council vehicle. Successful candidates may be expected to commence work in either Huddersfield or Mirfield depending on the needs of the service and bus availability.

Craig Denby

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

12 October 2025, 11:55 PM