Location
Croydon

Hours
25 hours per week (term time only, part time, split shift working pattern)

Salary
Grade 3 £30,408 - £31,290 p.a. pro rata (£18,153 - £18,678 term time adjusted salary)

About the Role
Croydon Council is one of the largest London boroughs, committed to providing safe transportation for its SEN clientele to and from school. This role is part of the in-house passenger transport service, delivering vital services to a vulnerable client group within a diverse and populous borough. The service is evolving with a clear strategy to manage increasing demand and promote client independence through alternative travel models.

As an SEN Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting young people and adults according to prepared schedules or as directed. You will assist passengers with care and consideration, maintain appropriate records, and act effectively to diffuse difficult situations. The role requires flexibility to work within core service hours and outside normal office hours on a rota basis. You will be required to wear a uniform and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering essential transport services to over 360,000 residents in Croydon, supporting children and adults to access education and community activities safely and comfortably.

Experience
- Previous experience driving passenger transport vehicles, preferably with young people or adults
- Knowledge of Road Traffic Acts and Highway Code
- Experience assisting passengers with care and consideration
- Ability to keep accurate records and write brief reports on incidents
- Ability to manage and diffuse difficult situations effectively
- Ability to liaise tactfully between home and school

About You
- Committed to delivering a high-quality service for vulnerable clients
- Flexible and able to work within a rota including outside normal office hours
- Professional and reliable with a positive attitude
- Willing to wear a uniform and comply with service standards

Qualifications
- Appropriate "D1" driving licence with PCV entitlement for the vehicle being driven
- Completed MIDAS and First Aid Training (or willingness to complete)
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure (required for this role)