Passenger Assistant

Dunnebier; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Passenger Assistants for a term-time role. This position involves ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils during their journeys to and from school or day centers. You will play a crucial role in supporting children, conveying important items, and assisting with medical needs. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of young passengers while working in a supportive environment. If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to take on this fulfilling challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting passengers, particularly children, in a safe manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and follow GDPR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers during transport.
• Administer emergency medication and provide first aid when necessary.

Skills

Enhanced DBS check

First Aid

Team-Teach movement techniques

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is looking for experienced Passenger Assistants on a term-time-only basis, working on a split shift route with varying times.

The working patterns are approximately between 7:30 - 9:30 am and 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Must hold an enhanced DBS with child and adult barred list on the Update system.

Key areas of responsibility

1. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers travelling between Home and School/Day Centers.
2. Convey pupils' dinner money, medicines, and written messages between parents and the school, ensuring they are carried safely and delivered.
3. Assist a client's home to ensure it is left secure and provide necessary help for boarding the vehicle.
4. Support the driver in ensuring the safe operation of doors, ramps, steps, and lifts, and ensure seatbelts and safety equipment like wheelchair restraints are properly used.
5. Ensure passengers disembark safely and are handed over to a responsible adult or staff member.
6. Administer emergency medication and provide first aid in response to allergies, seizures, and minor injuries. PAs will be trained on specific routes regarding medication administration.
7. In medical emergencies, contact Emergency Services and inform them of the passengers' conditions, following medical advice.
8. Employ Team-Teach movement techniques to help children with higher personal risks and manage situations involving anger or frustration.
9. Maintain cleanliness of passengers by cleaning and safely disposing of bodily fluids or materials used.
10. Handle sensitive medical information confidentially, in accordance with GDPR, and keep related paperwork secure.

Please apply via CV or contact Tina at 03301755785 for further details.