Driver/Carer (Casual)

We are looking for caring and reliable Casual Drivers to support our Transport Team, helping vulnerable children and adults travel safely to schools, care centres and other essential services, on a zero hour contract. 

What You Will Do

• Safely transport vulnerable children and adults.
• Work alongside a Passenger Assistant to support passengers during their journey.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Follow safeguarding and transport procedures.
• Provide a professional, patient and friendly service.
• Communicate effectively with passengers, families and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For

• A safe and responsible driver with good communication skills.
• A caring and respectful approach to working with vulnerable people.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work at short notice.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake all required training.

Essential Requirements

• Valid D1 driving licence.
• Good spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

About the Role

This is a casual zero hours position with no guaranteed hours.

Work is offered on an as and when required basis to cover staff absence, annual leave and increased service demand. Applicants should be available to work during morning and afternoon periods and be able to attend the Barkers Lane depot within 15 minutes when contacted for cover.

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: week commencing 2nd November 2026

Please note:

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

DBS Post 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Attachments

• Driver+Carer+Casual+Job+Description.pdf (382 Kb)
• CV Template.docx (16 Kb)