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 Positions
Co. Mayo
- Permanent 39 hours per week - Reference Number 2025212
- Permanent 35 hours per week - Reference Number 2025213
- Relief Contracts - Reference Number 2025214
Applicant Detail
Please apply by current C.V.Closing Date : October 10th
, 2025
Further enquiries by contacting Billy Evans, Transport Manager Tel : 0873610748Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation
Job Brief
The 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 wheelchairsTo operate hoists in a safe manner and in line with trainingAssist with loading / unloading of passengersTo 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 exteriorTo record the daily run details in log book provided in each vehicleTo ensure the vehicle has appropriate levels of fuel before each journey, and to refuel where required in line with policyCarry out administrative functions to record activities of the department in line with policy and proceduresCandidate Requirements & Qualifications
Clean full drivers licence (Class D or DI essential)Proven experience of carrying passengers as part of their previous work historyUp to date CPC training is essentialOther Requirements
All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checksAll 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 ApplicationAll 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 yearsSalary Scale
Bus Driver Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,706 to €40,791 per annum)
this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week
Employment Benefits
Competitive salaryPension and Life Insurance SchemeAnnual leave in excess of statutory entitlementPremiums including antisocial payments on residential rostersDedicated learning and developmentFlexible working opportunitiesStaff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, BiketoWork SchemeSick pay schemeApplication Detail
Further information available by emailing hr@westerncare.com
