Passenger Assistant

Reed; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A transportation service provider is looking for compassionate individuals for a temporary role as Passenger Assistants to support children and young adults with special educational needs on their journeys. You'll be working between various routes across Kirklees, assisting with personal and medical needs, ensuring safety, and confidentiality. Experience in care and enhanced DBS clearance are required. Flexible hours with a pay rate of £12.85 per hour are offered.

Benefits

Supportive team

Training and development opportunities

Valuable experience

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children or adults.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Ability to support individuals with restricted mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with personal, physical, and medical needs.
• Support drivers with safe boarding and disembarking.
• Monitor vehicle quality and report concerns.

Skills

Experience caring for children or adults

Willingness to undertake First Aid training

Ability to support individuals with restricted mobility or challenging behaviour

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Passenger Assistant – Temporary Role

Location: Various routes across Kirklees

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Temporary / Part-time

DBS Check: Enhanced + Barred List (Children & Adults)

We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our Passenger Transport Service as Passenger Assistants. This is a temporary opportunity to support children and young adults with special educational needs on their journeys to school or college.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with personal, physical, and medical needs.
• Support drivers with safe boarding and disembarking.
• Monitor vehicle quality and report concerns.
• Liaise with parents, schools, colleges, and transport officers.
• Administer emergency medication and first aid when required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical information.

You may be required to work on any route within Kirklees and travel independently to meet vehicles at designated pickup points (travel costs not reimbursed). Flexibility is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience caring for children or adults.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Ability to support individuals with restricted mobility or challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and impactful team.
• Gain valuable experience in a rewarding role.
• Access training and development opportunities.