Job Description

Application closing date
08/07/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 2/3, SCP 4-6, 24,404-25,183, per annum, pro rata.
Package
20 hours per week. Permanent - Term Time Only.
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC450

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.





Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transport requirements of school children with special needs and/or disabilities and older people with disabilities.





Our aims are to:-

Provide a safe and comfortable journey Value Equality and Diversity Treat all passengers with dignity and respect Make our journeys an enjoyable experience



Purpose of role:



To transport service users safely and in comfort in accordance with the daily schedule or as instructed by officers within Transport Services. Ensure that all duties undertaken are in accordance with Council/Departmental policies, procedures, standards or statutory requirements, including equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.





The role involves working as a Passenger Attendant or Driver, collecting passengers from their home and transporting them to school/day care centres, with the reverse journey in the afternoon.





We are seeking an individual who has experience of working with children and young people, is enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping others. The successful applicant will need to flexible in their approach to working hours as this is a split shift post. The successful applicant needs to be available for work between 06.45-10.30 and 13.30-18.00 (term time only).





The role can be physically demanding at times, including manoeuvring/clamping wheelchairs and assisting passengers who may have need for physical support.





A category D1 licence is required for this role. However, Category B licence holders (who have had this entitlement for more than 2 years) may also apply as the Council will provide training where a D1 licence is not held.





Drivers must be over the age of 21.





A medical exam will be required prior to appointment.





We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 8th July 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 21st July 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.





As par t of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.





Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.





For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.