Job Introduction
SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BEING REACHED
From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role will be £28,142 – £31,537 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Role Purpose
We are offering a contract of 25 hours a week for a Driver / Care Assistant to transport vulnerable people as directed, by wheelchair accessible minibus or other vehicle, between their homes and day care, school or elsewhere with or without the assistance of a Passenger Assistant.
Main Responsibilities
To drive a accessible minibus of up to 16 passenger seats.
Driver / Care Assistants are responsible for the safety and welfare of vulnerable passengers this includes accessing passengers’ homes and assisting them to and from the vehicle.
The Ideal Candidate
Specific Qualifications and Experience
Over 21 years of age, with at least 2 years driving experience and a full PCV driving licence including category D or D1 (without restriction) valid to drive in the UK.
A current Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence and a commitment to maintain it by completing the required update training.
Candidates without category D1 will be considered, but will be expected to achieve the required driving licence within 6 months of employment.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Patient, caring and empathetic with an understanding of vulnerable people of all ages with a range of physical and mental disabilities including dementia and SEND.
Physically capable of assisting service users with limited mobility in line with moving and handling procedures.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ian Smith at ian.smith@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Patient, caring and empathetic with an understanding of vulnerable people of all ages with a range of physical and mental disabilities including dementia and SEND.
Physically capable of assisting service users with limited mobility in line with moving and handling procedures.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ian Smith at ian.smith@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We have been in a process of collective bargaining since 2019 and have positively worked forward to reach an agreed position with the unions for the new contractual offer. This has taken longer than we hoped and therefore we are having to consider all alternative avenues available to enable us to remove inequality in the organisation as a result of bringing together 3 councils.
We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation, and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. We want to reassure everyone that whichever route is taken to reach the new terms and conditions, we can honour continuous service. If you have any questions at all about this process, please feel free to raise this with the hiring manager.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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