Care First Recruitment Ltd. are currently recruiting for Passenger Assistants to travel to accompany children to schools, day centres and colleges, and occasionally elderly service users to different locations/residential care centres.
Locations are a range of London Boroughs, for example:
Hammersmith to Kensington
Shepherds Bush to Hammersmith
Fulham to Kensington
Kensington to Uxbridge
Kensington to Hounslow
Hammersmith to Northolt
…any other borough combinations
Passenger Assistant duties include:
Accompanying children, and/or young people, and/or the elderly, in taxis or via public transport
Ensure that the vehicle is in a fit condition to transport the service user before the journey starts (e.g.: doors and windows have a working lock mechanism, or for example if the service user is a wheelchair user make sure that the taxi is a model that has a ramp and space for a wheelchair, etc.) and report to us at Care First of any irregularity, so that we can support with a solution and/or alternative plans
Safeguarding the service users during the entire duration of the booking, as most of them have disabilities or can display very challenging physical behaviour
Outline:
This role is for split morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday: 20 hours a week
These shifts involve picking the service user from set points, and then collect them in the afternoon to return to the drop off point
You will be paid for 20 hours work per week
Ideal candidates should have a very good level of English and very good and clear communication skills as they need to be able to liaise with emergency services in case of any medical issue the child may suffer during route, and passion to be supportive to children and/or young persons with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
The service is ‘kerb to kerb', meaning a Passenger Assistant NEVER goes inside a service user's home address or residence. The parents or carers are responsible to bring the service user to the door to the PA to collect and take into the taxi. If needed the family needs to support the...
Passenger Assistant (London) - Children's chaperone employer: Care First Recruitment
Care First Recruitment Ltd. is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community by providing vital support to children and the elderly. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for personal growth within a supportive team environment. Our commitment to fostering a culture of care and respect makes us a rewarding place to work, especially in the vibrant and diverse locations across London.
