Casual Passenger Assistant - Safe Student Transport

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Casual Passenger Assistant to support home to day care establishment, school or college transport. You will accompany drivers, assist with boarding and alighting, and help secure wheelchairs while ensuring safe, legal transport.

Successful candidates will undertake Passenger Assistant Training and a period of job shadowing. The role includes DBS checks and safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable users in the UK.

Qualifications

• Casual position with hours varying and a training pathway provided.
• Must complete the Passenger Assistant Training course and probationary shadowing.
• DBS check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accompany drivers in vehicles with passengers attending home to day care/school/college transport.
• Assist with boarding/alighting and wheelchair securement, ensuring correct restraints.
• Ensure passengers are transported legally and safely and communicate with users and carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Blackpool Council is seeking a Casual Passenger Assistant to support home to day care establishment, school or college transport. You will accompany drivers, assist with boarding and alighting, and help secure wheelchairs while ensuring safe, legal transport.

Successful candidates will undertake Passenger Assistant Training and a period of job shadowing. The role includes DBS checks and safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable users in the UK.