Driver (Community Meals)

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Be the Difference: Join Our Team as a Relief Driver

We are looking for a reliable, flexible and caring Relief Driver to support our Community Meals Service and Day Services transport, ensuring vulnerable residents can access nutritious meals and essential services safely and with dignity.

This role is ideal for someone seeking casual or part-time work with varied hours, who enjoys working with people and wants to make a positive difference in their community.

About the Role

As a Relief Driver, you will provide cover when required, supporting two vital services:

Community Meals Service

• Deliver hot meals and afternoon teas safely and on time
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality
• Accurately complete delivery records and daily numbers
• Act as a key point of contact, reporting faults, compliments and concerns appropriately
• Support service continuity where required

Day Services Transport

• Drive a minibus to collect individuals from their homes and return them safely following attendance at Day Services
• Ensure passenger safety, dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times
• Provide a friendly, respectful and supportive service to people who rely on transport to access services

Across both parts of the role, you will:

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Ensure vehicles are clean, safe and roadworthy
• Follow road safety, legal and organisational requirements
• Work effectively as part of a small team, taking direction from cooks, drivers and team leaders
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with health & safety, data protection and equality policies

About You

We are seeking someone who is:

• Dependable, professional and flexible
• Friendly and respectful, with excellent communication skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults at risk
• Able to work independently while also supporting a wider team

Essential/Desirable Requirements

• Full driving licence (with the ability to drive cars and minibuses)
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience in driving, catering, or community services is desirable
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required

A strong understanding of food safety, health & safety, and confidentiality will be a key asset in this role.

Additional Information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Adult Barred Lists
• Re-employment and re-engagement of former employees will be considered in line with the Council’s Pay Policy

About Us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are proud of the difference our services make. We value our staff and empower them to contribute positively to the lives of our residents through compassionate, high-quality support.

If you’re looking for a varied, meaningful role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact lucia.preece@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or matthew.smith@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Closing Date:

28th May 2026

Interview Date:

11th June 2026