Term-Time Passenger Assistant - Great Yarmouth

Norse Commercial Services Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Sickness scheme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local partnerships and discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Norse Transport Division in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Term-Time Passenger Assistant to support minibus travel for vulnerable individuals. You will work alongside a driver, assisting with journeys and providing a caring, tailored service during term-time.

The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with AM and PM school runs. A physical role requiring lifting and securing items in the minibus is involved. DBS check will be carried out and is employer‑funded.

Qualifications

• Geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Able to carry out physical work.
• Experience in a care-based role.
• Supportive and caring attitude.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations.
• Support wellbeing and provide a caring tailored service.
• Assist with lifting wheelchairs and securing items in the minibus.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Physical work

Care-based experience

Supportive attitude

Team player

Job description

Job description

Term-Time Passenger Assistant required in Great Yarmouth

£26,546.33 Pro Rata (based on a 40-hour working week), equivalent to £12.76 per hour

25 hours per week

AM and PM shift each day

Monday to Friday

Norse Transport Division are currently seeking an experienced Passenger Assistant to work in at our depot based in Great Yarmouth. You will work alongside the Minibus Driver to transport our vulnerable children and adults to and from their destinations, supporting their wellbeing, providing a caring tailored service and ensuring a successful journey.

The role

As the Passenger Assistant you will be responsible for playing a vital role in supporting our vulnerable children and adults in their journey. This is an essential service we operate across Norfolk. You will have hands on experience building relationships with our clients providing a caring tailored service to the local community. This is a physical role as you will often be required to lift wheelchairs and use ratchet straps to secure items in the minibus.

This position is offering 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday working both the AM & PM school runs during term-time.

Our Successful Candidate:

• Good geographical knowledge of local area.
• Able to carry out physical work.
• Previous experience in care-based role.
• Supportive and caring attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

We Offer:

Alongside a fantastic opportunity to join an excellent rewarding working team we offer:

• £26,546.33 Pro Rata (based on a 40-hour working week).
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Pension & Sickness scheme.
• A number of local partnerships and discounts.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

All salaries for part-time positions are worked out pro-rata of the full-time equivalent salary shown in the advert, calculated on your contracted hours per week.

Please read the job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying.

An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant. Payment of this will be met by the employer.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.