Job title: SILC Team Leader
Salary: C1 £29,542 - £32,046 pro rata (40 weeks)
Hours: 37
Contract: Term time only
Location: Westland Road
As a SILC TL you will supervise a cohort of SILC team of drivers and Passenger assistants to deliver the day-to-day provision of the passenger transport service across the Leeds authority to approx. 4700 customers daily.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About You
As a SILC TL, you will bring to the role:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Professional, caring, and confident in developing positive relationships within passenger transport, partner sites and parents and guardians
- A systematic, pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to work under your own initiative
- Ability to embed legislation and council policies ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Hold a D1 driving licence
About The Role
This is a hands-on, operational role that can be demanding at times, but is also highly rewarding. You will be responsible for the daily coordination of operational resources, including a team of drivers and passenger assistants. Acting as the service liaison officer, you will build and maintain strong working relationships with staff, sites, and parents or guardians.
You will play a key role in embedding relevant legislation and council policies, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations. Working closely with the Resource Coordinator, you will support attendance management, training, and performance management across the team. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Special conditions: this post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will
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SILC Team Leader in Leeds employer: Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community engagement. With a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a role that not only enhances their career but also contributes positively to the local environment and community well-being.
