Travel Escort Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
GLASGOW EAST END COMMUNITY CARERS
JOB DESCRIPTION – TRAVEL ESCORT
Post Title:
Travel Escort
Section:
Supported Travel team
Responsible to:
Escort Team Leader
JOB PURPOSE
Have individual responsibility in accordance with the practices and procedures of the local authority for attending to the comfort, security and safety of passengers whilst being transported to and from appropriate establishments.
PRINCIPAL WORKING CONTACTS
Pupils
Education Staff
Parents
MAIN DUTIES
1 Ensure vehicle doors are kept closed and that no passenger boards or leaves the vehicle whilst it is in motion.
2 Maintain a safe environment consistent with Health & Safety needs at all times and especially while the vehicle is in transit.
3 Provide physical assistance (includes where appropriate the use of mechanical aids), assist passengers to cross the road and ensure passengers remain seated and where necessary are appropriately secured in their seats.
4 Carry medication and messages between passenger's home and school.
5 Maintain professional boundaries of confidentiality at all times.
6 Undertake any other duties which may be allocated as and when required.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. Consequently, this is not a contractual document and the postholder will be required to carry out any other duties to the equivalent level that are necessary to fulfil the purpose of the job.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE:
Travel Escort
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT SECTION:
Support Staff
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Basic secondary education
Emergency Aid qualification
Disability Awareness
RELEVANT WORK/OTHER EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with children or having own children
Experience of working with children with disabilities
PARTICULAR SKILLS/ABILITIES
Good communicator
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Calm in emergencies
Reliable
Conscientious
Empathy with children
ANY ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Member of PVG Scheme or willingness to become a member of the PVG Scheme with satisfactory Scheme Record and/or Scheme Record Update.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 2- 30 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
