Driver​/Attendant

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata plus benefits
• Location: Wirral
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time
• Hours: 24 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 27/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/344249

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We've got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #Be The Difference . Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services.

If you strive to #Be The Difference  and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Driver/Attendants ensure the safe transportation of vulnerable service users to and from schools, daycentres, colleges and other establishments. The role will require the post holder to carry out the Driver's duties and at other times, the Attendant duties.

You will be required to drive a vehicle (minibus) or carry out the attendant duties whilst transporting clients with varying needs including learning disabilities, social, physical, mental health and/or medical conditions. You will be expected to ensure that all wheelchairs are safely secured, and all safety equipment utilised, is in full working order and report any incidents to the Assisted Travel Office.

You will ensure timely pick-up and drop off of service users and liaise with the Assisted Travel office, service users and their parents/carers, schools, colleges, day centres and any other relevant establishment, to ensure any changes to daily schedules or exchanges of information are clearly communicated.

You will also be responsible for undertaking daily vehicle and tyre safety checks and complete the vehicle logbook to ensure compliance with Wirral Council Policy and Procedures and national legislation and ensure that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy condition, both inside and out at all times. You will need to be fully conversant with and respond to all health, safety & fire procedures.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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