Passenger Assistant

24x7 Group; Penshaw; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK seeks a Passenger Assistant to transport special needs and vulnerable individuals. Candidates must establish positive relationships with passengers and their caregivers, assist drivers during trips, and ensure a safe, comfortable journey. The role requires passing an enhanced criminal record check and a willingness to undergo First Aid and medical training. This position offers job security, holiday pay, and part of a friendly team committed to making a positive community impact.

Benefits

Job security with long-term contract

Monthly pay over 12 months

Holiday pay

Contributory company pension

Training provided

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced criminal record check.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo further medical training.

Responsibilities

• Transport special needs children and adults to/from schools and centers.
• Assist the driver with vehicles.
• Establish professional relationships with passengers and their caregivers.

Skills

Empathy

First Aid Training

Strong communication skills

Job description

Passenger Assistant Role And Responsibilities

• Transport special needs (SEN) or vulnerable children and adults to and from school, college, or day care centres
• To work in an effective, safe, flexible manner and support the operation of the company.
• To quickly establish positive and professional relationships with passengers, their carers/parents, and the key people at the establishments they attend.
• To assist the driver in company supplied vehicles, which includes - cars, 8 seat people carriers and large wheelchair accessible vehicles.
• To be patient and empathic with the passengers and be able to keep them occupied and comfortable on journeys.

Passenger Assistant Requirements

• Pass an enhanced criminal record check as you will be working with children, young persons and/or vulnerable adults.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• First Aid Training - and willing to undergo advanced specialist medical training.

Passenger Assistant Benefits

• Term time work. (Before and after School hours)
• Picked up and dropped off.
• Job security with long term contract.
• Monthly Pay over all 12 months.
• A good variety of work or a set route.
• Holiday Pay.
• Contributory Company Pension.
• Training Provided.
• Working as part of a friendly team.

24x7 Group is one of the largest independently run companies in the UK, delivering contracted special education transport for Local Authorities and have been providing Home to School Transport Service for children with special educational needs and vulnerable adults since 2001. With increased demand from County Councils, we now have opportunities for people like you to join our friendly team across the country.

Be part of the 24x7 Team and make a positive difference to your local community!

This role involves accompanying children to school on transport (Child Workforce LW 9) and conveying adults who need to be transported due to age, illness, or disability (Adult Workforce LW 12). The position therefore meets the definition of regulated activity under both child and adult workforce legislative wording and is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list checks.