DESCRIPTION:

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

Are you a reliable and friendly driver looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity? We are recruiting for a Minibus Driver to join our Children and Young People team. As a Minibus Driver, your primary responsibility will be to operate the YMCA East Surrey minibus, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for the children and young people that we support.

This role requires someone with a category D1 licence that has experience of driving a large vehicle and prior experience of supporting children and young people.

Working Hours: Term time, to support our after-school club pickups 14:45 – 16:15 Monday to Friday, with potential for additional work on disability playschemes on term time Saturdays. Our disability playschemes also run Monday to Friday during the school holidays.

Key responsibilities:

• To drive a YMCA East Surrey Minibus
• To be responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of children and staff while on the bus
• To adhere to YMCA East Surrey’s Safeguarding policies and procedure and attend relevant safeguarding training. 
• To carry out driver’s daily and weekly vehicle checks, and to carry out basic maintenance
• To report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents
• To be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use
• To refuel vehicles as required
• To maintain accurate records of vehicle usage
• To maintain and help to promote a good company image, working attire should be worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• To work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time
• To undertake any other associated duties as required by the CYP Coordinators or Facilities Manager
• To assist in the promotion of the services, including leaflet distribution when required
• To support play/youth workers and volunteers with their roles

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community. 

PAY: £12.70 per hour

BENEFITS: 

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees 
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service, or 14.54% holiday pay for casual staff.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

CLOSING DATE: 26 September 2025

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace: We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility: If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at recruitment@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk 

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.