Northumberland County Council

Driver (Adult Social Care)

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Job summary

Tynedale Centre, Hexham is looking for a Driver to join the team on a permanent, part time contract (20 hours, Monday - Friday, split shifts)

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to the residents of Northumberland?

Tynedale centre, Hexham is a day centre which supports adults with complex needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is committed to helping maintain a quality service.

Main duties of the job

The role requires a driver to safely transport service users to and from the centre each day, keep accurate vehicle records and clean and valet the vehicle.

This position is permanent and part time (20 hours).

Working Monday - Friday, split shifts, every day that run from 8am - 10am and then 3pm - 5pm.

The salary for this position on 20 hours is£12,987- £13,191 (£12.45 per hour).

The successful candidate will need to have a full UK driving licence.

For more information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Beverley Sproates, Service Manager on 01434 60524.

If this post appeals to you and you would like to make a difference, then apply to join us today!

About us

Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Salary sacrifice schemes available
  • Get involved in our staff networks, run by staff, for staff!

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,987 to £13,191 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0003

Job locations

Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

Hexham

NE46 3PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.

To see the full advert and to make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=706

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.

To see the full advert and to make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=706

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No qualifications other than a UK Driving Licence.
  • A local knowledge of Northumberland, its towns and its road network.
  • To see the full advert and to make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=706

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as a Driver.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No qualifications other than a UK Driving Licence.
  • A local knowledge of Northumberland, its towns and its road network.
  • To see the full advert and to make an NCC application, please use the following link - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=706

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as a Driver.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

Hexham

NE46 3PU


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

Hexham

NE46 3PU


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Bev Sproates

beverley.sproates@northumberland.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,987 to £13,191 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0003

Job locations

Unit 13, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

Hexham

NE46 3PU


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