Client Transfer Attendant - Casual/Locum - EAL11475

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

East Lothian Council seeks personal transport staff on a relief basis to ensure the safety and comfort of children and adults being transported. The role requires supervision and assistance and is dependent on variable service needs. Candidates must obtain PVG membership for regulated roles involving vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies through previous experience.
• PVG membership required due to regulated role with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Attending to the comfort and safety of passengers during transport.
• Providing supervision of service users during transport.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78

Relief cover as and when required to meet the needs of the service.
The service operates Monday-Friday transporting children and adults to and from establishments as required.

With casual posts there is no minimum or maximum no of hours guaranteed each week and work will be undertaken on an 'ad-hoc' basis.

Job Details

Attending to the comfort, security and safety of passengers whilst being transported to/from establishments. Providing supervision of service users during transport and providing assistance to the driver/attendant as required.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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