Part Time Driver - Plean Dene

16 hours per week

Are you a compassionate and reliable individual with a clean driving license?

Do you enjoy helping others and making a difference in your community?

We are looking for a Part-Time Driver to join our dedicated team at Plean Dene. You will provide a vital service for our residents, maintaining their access to Day Services and/or community activities e.g.: trips to Donkey Sanctuary, coffee mornings etc. or support to various appointments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport residents to appointments, outings, and events.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle as needed.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, well-maintained, and roadworthy.
• Maintain accurate records of journeys and mileage.
• Communicate effectively with care staff and residents.

Requirements:

• Full clean D1 UK driving license.
• Friendly, patient, and respectful manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.
• DBS check will be required prior to employment.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform provided at request.
• Pension scheme and other staff benefits.

If you’re passionate about vulnerable adults and want to be part of a caring team, we’d love to hear from you!

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.

Please read the Application Guidance Notes before applying. If you are unable to complete this application, email us at [email protected] or telephone us on 01983 823113