Passenger Assistant - Vale of Evesham
- Employer
- Worcestershire County Council
- Location
- Evesham, Worcestershire
- Salary
- £9.60 an hour
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2022
- Reference
- REC002232
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Childcare
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Job Title: Passenger Assistant - Vale of Evesham
Vacancies: 1no.
Salary: £9.60 an hour
8.5 hours a week, 4.25 hours on a Wednesday and Thursday
Location: Operated from WCC Depot Worcester WR4 0AA
Fixed Term Contract
The Role
The role involves working on a split shift to bring in children in of a morning and return them home in the afternoon from The Vale of Evesham School.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible individual who is calm under pressure with good communication and people skills with regard to children and adults. You will need to be a team player working closely with the driver transporting children with an enhanced care requirement, ensuring their comfort and safety.
A key task in this role is to physically assist pupils 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
A full package of training will be provided to support you in this specialist role of Passenger Assistant, should you be successful.
For further information on this position please contact Keith Williams Transport and logistics Officer. WCC 01905 843506
Benefits
In return, you can look forward to (per annum, pro rata for part-time) :
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of leisure, fashion, travel and lifestyle discounts
Disability Confident
There are 7.6m working age people who have a disability or health condition. We’re tapping into this talent pool.
If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Equality
Worcestershire County Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity and ensuring that all appointments are made based on the suitability of a candidate to the role only.
In line with the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, we do not automatically reject applicants with a criminal record. Every application will be considered individually, considering the nature and circumstances of the conviction and the type of work applied for. You will not be asked to disclose 'spent' convictions unless the work requires access to children and vulnerable adults.
Applying
Applications/ CV With Cover letter are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
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: Sunday 28th August 2022
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed
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.
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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
- Website
- http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01905 846666
- Location
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Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
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