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Driver (Adult Social Care)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
13/11/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/09/2024 23:59
Salary:
£12,290 - £12,494 (£11.79 per hour)
Hours per week:
20
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
254419
Employment Location:
Tynedale Centre, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
1 Sep
Further Information
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.  

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

Important Information:
This position is permanent and part time (20 hours). 
Working Monday to Friday, split shifts, every day that run from 8am - 10am and then 3pm - 5pm.
We welcome applications from individuals seeking to share this role as a job share arrangement - please ensure to state job share in your application.

The salary for this position on 20 hours is £12,290 - £12,494 (£11.79-£11.98 per hour).

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

You are welcome to visit Tynedale Centre for a walk around.
For more information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Beverley Sproates or Jemma McGinley, Service Manager/deputy on 01434 60524.

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

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations.  We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us? 
We have some outstanding benefits and perks 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 
  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

For further information:
Please note that this is a 20 hour position but applications for job share would be considered for the right applicant. 

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. 
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.  
  
Alternative application format: 
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net   
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930 

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.  Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
Please note
This job is closed for applications.