Bus Driver Position, Co. Mayo

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.Why not be part of a progressive team, that’s delivering for its community.Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.Bus Driver PositionCo. MayoPermanent Contract 39 hours per week Reference Number: 2025-275Application ProcessPlease apply with a current C.V.Closing Date: December 17th, 2025For further enquiries, please contact: Billy Evans, Transport Manager Tel: 087-3610748 | Email: BEvans@westerncare.comJob BriefThe Driver will be responsible for transporting individuals to and from Western Care Association services, as well as to other community locations and respite locations as necessary.These roles may also include relief cover across all transport routes within Co. Mayo in order to ensure safe, reliable, and supportive travel for persons supported. Successful applicants will be responsible for the following duties:·        Ensure all passengers and/or equipment is properly secured including using the appropriate restraints for wheelchairs·        To operate hoists in a safe manner and in line with training·        Assist with loading/unloading of passengers·        To check vehicle is in roadworthy condition before use, to include checking of oil, water, windscreen wash, etc.·        To ensure vehicle are kept clean and tidy both interior and exterior·        To record the daily run details in log book provided in each vehicle·        To ensure the vehicle has appropriate levels of fuel before each journey, and to refuel where required in line with policy·        Carry out administrative functions to record activities of the department in line with policy and procedures Candidate Requirements & Qualifications·        Clean full drivers licence (Class D or DI essential)·        Proven experience of carrying passengers as part of their previous work history·        Up to date CPC training is essential Other Requirements·        All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks·        All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application·        All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years Salary ScaleBus Driver Pay Scale (Scale Range €34,380 - €41,607 per annum)                           -this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week Employment Benefitso  Competitive salaryo  Pension and Life Insurance Scheme o  Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlemento  Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosterso  Dedicated learning and developmento  Flexible working opportunities o  Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Schemeo  Sick pay scheme Application Detail Further information available by emailing hr@westerncare.com