Passenger Assistant

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Grade: C SCP 4 £8,272, SCP 6 £8,536, £12.65ph

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only, and Casual Available

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The Role

Passenger Assistants play a vital role in supporting young people with special educational needs, ensuring a safe environment during journeys to and from school. Responsibilities include ensuring passengers board and are secured on the vehicle safely, managing behaviour, and safeguarding their wellbeing. Relevant training will be provided.

We offer 15-hour contracts during term time with core hours from 7:30am to 9:00am and 2:45pm to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday. Casual roles are also available to cover sickness, holidays, and busy periods.

About You

You should be able to work with children and adults with various needs, demonstrating dignity, respect, and effective communication with parents and carers. A compassionate, flexible, and motivated nature is essential, along with the ability to follow instructions and stay calm in emergencies. Physical fitness to run, bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry, and kneel is required. Organisation skills and adaptability to changing situations are important. This role offers the rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

About Us

This is an exciting time to join Bolton Council, as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a welcoming place that values active, connected, and prosperous communities. We are committed to improving outcomes for our residents and offer a range of employee benefits, including discounts, gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes, generous leave, flexible working, pension schemes, and wellbeing services.

Our values are central to our work. Please review them, along with the job description, person specification, legal information, and top tips, on our website.

Application Process

To apply, click \’Apply\’ and upload your anonymised CV and a supporting statement outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you are a strong fit for this role.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving employment for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. For more information, visit greater.jobs.

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

This role requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification. It is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty.

Bolton Council is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, recognizing continuous service across various local authorities and organizations, providing access to various benefits. For more details, visit greater.jobs.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, visit greater.jobs. For application support, contact [emailprotected].

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