Transport Services - Passenger Assistant

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide safe transport for children and adults. This part-time role involves ensuring passenger comfort and safety while navigating to and from educational institutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and manual handling expertise, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive culture, competitive pay, and generous leave entitlements. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts at local fitness centres

Smart Working options

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain passenger comfort during transport.
• Experience with equipment compliance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transport for children and adults to schools and day centres.
• Ensure passenger safety and comfort during journeys.

Skills

Communication Skills

Manual Handling Skills

Knowledge of Infection Control

Education

DBS Enhanced Check

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only, split shift 07:30-09:30 and 14:30-16:30

Worker Type: Offsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £24,790 (Level one) rising to £25,584 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time). This is a part-time post with salary starting at approximately £11,500.

Location: Woolsthorpe Depot NG8 3JP

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a pension scheme. We aim to create an inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to excel. We are looking for individuals who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

More about the benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council can be found here.

About The Role

Successful candidates will provide friendly and safe transport for children and adults to and from schools and day centres.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to maintain passenger comfort while providing transport to and from Special Educational Schools and Day Centres, supporting passengers with physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience ensuring equipment is fit for routes and complies with department policies, including correct operation of tail lifts and passenger safety in accordance with training.
• Good communication skills to liaise with drivers, parents, carers, and other professionals, reporting issues promptly.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols to prevent infection spread.
• Manual handling skills, including pushing wheelchairs, supporting ambulant passengers, and using vehicle tail lifts.
• A DBS enhanced check for regulated activity is required.

Find the full job description here.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Further details are available on our additional information page.

For informal enquiries, contact Rafal Krzystowski at 0115 876 1464 or [e-mail].

Application Details

Closing Date: 12/05/2025

Applications may close early; apply promptly.

Interviews will be held during the weeks commencing 19/05/2025 and 26/05/2025.

If you encounter technical issues with your application, contact our Employee Service Centre here.

By applying, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Nottingham City Council. We offer diverse roles across various services and support your career development with excellent benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional leave
• A generous pension scheme with a contribution of 17.9%
• Smart Working options
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts at local sports, fitness centres, cinemas, shopping, and more

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled persons to better reflect our community.