Bus Driver

Posted 25 February 2025
Salary €30895.21 per annum pro-rata
LocationBantry
Job type Part Time
Discipline Education and Training
Reference001903

Job description

The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.

 

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! 

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

 

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Bus Driver

Permanent Contract, Part-time 15 hours per week

Monday to Friday (split hours morning and afternoon shifts)

Location NLN Cork locations – Bantry

County Cork

 

Job Purpose

To transport clients as required in a responsible and safe manner maintaining the highest standard of driving, in accordance with a National Driving School and the Department of Environment competency examination.

 

What we’re looking for:

 

Qualifications

  • Category Irish D1 Full Clean Driving licence.
  • Current valid Drivers CPC Card.

 

Experience

  • Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable.
  • Relevant Occupational experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience.

 

Key Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

 

Your Responsibilities

 

        Passenger Safety & Compliance* – Ensure all passengers are safely seated, using seat belts and clamps, while strictly following road safety regulations.

        Vehicle Maintenance* – Keep the vehicle in a safe, roadworthy, clean and hygienic condition at all times.

        Assisting Passengers* – Support clients when boarding and exiting the vehicle using appropriate lifting techniques.

        Effective Communication* – Interact respectfully with clients, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.

        Service Quality & Improvement* – Participate in training and contribute to a high-quality, continuously improving service for clients.

 

Closing Date: 25th May 2025

 

Salary starting from point 1 €30895.21 per annum (pro-rata)

 

What we Offer:

*    Company Pension Scheme

  •    Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
  •    Educational leave
  •    24 days annual leave pro-rata
  •    Bike to work scheme
  •    Tax saver travel scheme
  •    Income protection
  •    Unpaid leave
  •    Health and Wellbeing programme
  •    Company credit union scheme
  •    Employee discount scheme
  •    Digital Doctor
  •    Financial support for studying and study leave
  •    Long Service Reward Scheme
  •    Sick leave
  •    Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

 

To view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer