Passenger Transport Assistant – Flexible Hours & Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with 0

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Local and national retail discounts

Family-friendly policies

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council’s Fleet Services is seeking a Passenger Assistant to support service users travelling to SEN schools and day services, ensuring safe journeys with dignity. You will assist passengers with boarding, alighting, and staying safe, working closely with the driver to coordinate movements.

No formal qualifications are required, and disability awareness and safeguarding training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education, no formal qualifications required

Responsibilities

• Help service users leave their homes, board and alight from the vehicle, and reach their service safely and with dignity
• Assist in the safe conveyance of service users to and from SEN schools, adult and learning disability day services, and for activities and respite care
• Work co-operatively with the vehicle driver and other staff so passenger movements and journeys are completed safely and effectively
• Maintain high standards of customer care, accuracy, safety and effectiveness in all tasks, with a mature and disciplined approach

Skills

Communication skills

Dealing with challenges

Disability awareness

Mature attitude

Education

General education

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council’s Fleet Services is seeking a Passenger Assistant to support service users travelling to SEN schools and day services, ensuring safe journeys with dignity. You will assist passengers with boarding, alighting, and staying safe, working closely with the driver to coordinate movements.

No formal qualifications are required, and disability awareness and safeguarding training will be provided.