Passenger Assistant Wiltshire
Job description
Summary
Interviews, offers and rejections will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.
Are you looking for a role that is genuinely rewarding and gives you the chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives? Do you like the flexibility of working when it suits you, perhaps certain days of the week, or covering for short term assignments?
We are seeking casual roles across Wiltshire and permanent Passenger Assistants in the following areas:
Corsham
Chippenham
Melksham
Trowbridge
Swindon
Calne
Salisbury
Warminster
Westbury
LIVE WORK SUPPORT
About the role
As a Passenger Assistant you will be supporting vulnerable children or adults travelling on Wiltshire Council contracted transport to and from school or their respective social day care services.
Working in conjunction with the driver, you will ensure that the passengers in your care have a safe and enjoyable journey.
About you
You will need to be patient, understanding and have the ability to empathise with vulnerable children and adults, who may have a physical disability, learning difficulties and/or display challenging behaviour.
As a Passenger Assistant, you will be involved in a degree of manual handling, manipulation and clamping of wheelchairs and first aid / evacuation of a vehicle in an emergency. Full training is provided and attendance at training is mandatory.
Please note - most journeys take place at either the start or end of the school day, with a limited number at other times during the day.
You will be collected and dropped off at your home address.
Unless otherwise indicated, all interviews are held virtually on Microsoft Teams or by phone where this is not possible. Candidates will be sent a link before interview to download the Teams App.
