Community Bus Driver – Part-time

South West Community Transport; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

• 16 hours per week – Monday to Friday, £12.00 per hour. Fixed Term Contract (31 March 2026)

Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in communities across Glasgow? South West Community Transport is seeking a friendly, flexible and experienced driver to join our team and help us to deliver our mission and achieve our aims.

Mission Statement

We fundraise to provide safe, affordable and wheelchair-accessible transport, with skilled and friendly drivers, to remove barriers and help people attend groups and healthcare services that support them on the road to better health and wellbeing.

Our Vision

To unite communities by providing safe, affordable and wheelchair-accessible transport to groups, healthcare services and organisations vital to people's health and wellbeing.

South West Community Transport is a Scottish charity that supports organisations and charities in Glasgow and surrounding areas. The groups are varied, some of which include; specialist schools, parent and toddler groups, youth groups, elderly support organisations, sports groups and charities helping those with physical and/or mental health challenges and those fighting addictions.

We also provide a Patient Transport service which allows hundreds of individuals, with no access to a car and unable to use public transport (but not eligible for NHS ambulance support) to reach their vital healthcare appointments safely to, e.g. the Beatson Cancer Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, New Victoria Hospital, health centres and clinics. We support a diverse range of people (including older, disabled, neurodiverse people from different communities which include ethnic communities.

Role Overview

This is a vital role in our organisation and the key duties include:

1. Have a D1 category driving licence.
2. Ensure the roadworthiness and cleanliness of the vehicle daily.
3. Obey all traffic laws, always driving legally and safely.
4. Always ensure the safety of passengers.
5. Recognise and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, and/or people with disabilities.
6. Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed as required.
7. Always provide a high standard of driving and customer service, being friendly and professional to customers and colleagues.
8. Have excellent time-keeping skills and flexible with working hours in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
9. Any other relevant duties as directed by the Service Manager.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families and experience real job satisfaction.
• Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Develop your skills and experience in the charity sector.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation.

Application notes

If you are ready to bring your driving expertise and enthusiasm to our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested to [e-mail] by the 8th of May 2025.

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