About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias.
Passenger Transport Services (PTS) Coventry, is responsible for delivering transport services to approximately 1200 passengers daily, to schools and daycare centres with special educational needs and/or physical and/or sensory impairments.
PTS have a team of over 180 staff from casual to F/T, supporting the service with 80 accessible minibus-type vehicles. The positions being recruited are on a split shift basis and there will be a need for successful candidates to work in the morning and afternoon with a break in between.
What is the job role?

The job involves providing transportation for some of our most vulnerable people across Coventry. This can involve manually handling large wheelchairs and loading them on and off the minibuses. You will be dealing with a range of challenging behaviours potentially daily. Continuity is a vital part of the service we provide and we endeavour to keep the same driver and passenger assistant on the vehicle. In summary, the role involves the following tasks:

• Undertake all driving duties in allocated vehicles as instructed by the PTS office team.
• Pick up service users and transport them to their point of destination using the vehicle in a safe, secure and caring manner.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent service users from causing harm to themselves and/or others.
• Complete all paperwork as requested.
• Be punctual, adaptable and reliable.

THESE ROLES ARE 20 HOURS A WEEK WORKING 4 HOURS A DAY WHICH INCLUDES A SPLIT SHIFT OF 2 HOURS IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. THESE ROLES ARE TERM-TIME ONLY. IF YOU CANNOT ADHERE TO THESE SHIFTS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?

Professionalism and a good work ethic are an essential part of our service. We expect our drivers to:

• Respect all clients and treat them with sensitivity and dignity at all times.
• Be flexible in working contracted hours over a standard working day and a 5-day working week on a rota.
• You need to be very patient, always calm, resilient and understanding of the needs of SEN children and vulnerable adults.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
About Coventry

The job involves providing transportation for some of our most vulnerable people across Coventry. This can involve manually handling large wheelchairs and loading them on and off the minibuses. You will be dealing with a range of challenging behaviours potentially daily. Continuity is a vital part of the service we provide and we endeavour to keep the same driver and passenger assistant on the vehicle. In summary, the role involves the following tasks:

• Undertake all driving duties in allocated vehicles as instructed by the PTS office team.
• Pick up service users and transport them to their point of destination using the vehicle in a safe, secure and caring manner.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent service users from causing harm to themselves and/or others.
• Complete all paperwork as requested.
• Be punctual, adaptable and reliable