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Relief Passenger Assistant

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcestershire
Salary
£10.50 - £10.60 + 14.49% enhancement for zero hours
Closing date
9 Nov 2022
Reference
REC001801

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Childcare, Customer service, Driving, Social care
Contract Type
Zero Hours
Working Pattern
Zero hours
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Relief Passenger Assistant
Salary:   £10.50 - £10.60 + 14.49% enhancement for zero hours
Zero Hours
Location: Throughout Worcestershire Including Kidderminster, Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Redditch


The Role:

Do you have good people skills and are personable, friendly and approachable?

Are you looking for ways to help your community? Help us to safely transport Children and Adults by joining our Transport team.

Perhaps you are looking for a flexible job or any friends/family are, and you could let them know about this advert? 

Worcestershire County Council are currently looking for Relief Passenger Assistants for Adults and Children. Most of the cover is needed Monday to Friday, over a split shift, which is normally between 7am-9.15am and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.


What the position of Relief Passenger Assistant involves:

You will need to physically assist Children or Adults as necessary to and from the vehicle and help them on and off the minibus by means of step or the vehicle lift according to level of need.

Candidates require the ability to undertake moderate physical activity sometimes in a confined space

You will need to be a team player working closely with the driver transporting pupils, ensuring their comfort and safety.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, flexible individuals who are calm under pressure with good communication and people skills.

You will need to have the means to get to the various contract starting points.

A full package of training will be provided to support you in the role should you be successful candidate.

Relief Passenger Assistants cover for Contacted Passenger Assistant sickness, holidays and busy periods

Due to the nature of the work a criminal record check via the DBS disclosure service will be obtained during the recruitment process. 

For further information on this position please contact Keith Williams Transport and logistics Officer. WCC 01905 843506

The Recruitment team can be contacted on 01905 846 666 or via Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk


Disability Confident: 

We are inclusive – this is really important to us and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Disability Confident is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. 

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

 

Applying

Please clearly indicate along the top of your application the job title(s) you are interested in applying for. 

Online applications are invited to apply for this role.

Postal applications can be submitted FAO Keith Williams at: WCC Depot, Pershore Lane, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 0AA.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached alongside the postal application form.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.


Application Closing Date: on-going
Anticipated Interview Date: as and when

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

Click here for Children's Social Work and Adult Social Work vacancies.
While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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