Passenger Assistant

Coast Concrete Services; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Bus Escort to ensure the safe transportation of children within the community. This role involves securing wheelchair passengers, assisting those with additional support needs, and liaising with parents and drivers to address transportation concerns. The position offers a flexible work pattern during term time, with a commitment to safety and support for vulnerable groups. Join a team that values equal opportunities and provides a range of benefits, including a local government pension scheme and occupational sick pay. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to secure wheelchair passengers and assist with seat belts.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with parents and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of children across South Lanarkshire.
• Assist individuals with additional support needs during transport.

Skills

Child Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Assistance with Special Needs

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Permanent Position.

Hours: 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday split shifts.

Salary: £12.82 per hour.

We are looking to recruit a Bus Escort within the Fleet Services division of Community & Enterprise Resources. The successful candidate will be able to work closely with children and ensure their safe transportation to premises across South Lanarkshire Council.

This post will involve:

1. Securing wheelchair passengers and seat belts.
2. Liaising with parents, establishments, and drivers on issues concerning transportation.
3. Assisting individuals with additional support needs in and out of the vehicle and to and from premises.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Foreign Police Check:

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.

Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.