IMH Recruitment are looking for reliable Passenger Assistants to work on behalf of our client based in Kirklees.
Job Overview:
The job holder is required to assist children with special educational needs and day care clients to school or day care. The job holder will ensure that a high-quality Passenger Transport Service is delivered to our customers; by assisting passengers and attending to their personal, physical and medical needs; assisting drivers; and contributing to a safe and efficient transport service. Passenger Assistants will be expected to monitor the quality of vehicles and report concerns to the Transport Office and to liaise with parents, bus operators, schools, and day care establishments.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the passengers travelling between Home and School/Day Centres.
* The Transport Contract e.g., timetable, licensing, and general performance is monitored, and relevant incidents or serious breaches of contract are reported to the Transport Office.
* Pupil’s dinner money, medicines, written messages between the parent and the school are carried safely and delivered.
* A client’s home is left secure and any necessary assistance is given to help them board the vehicle.
* Support the driver in ensuring the safe operation of doors, ramps, steps, and lifts that provide access to the vehicle and ensure that seatbelts and safety equipment such as wheelchair restraints are properly used.
* Ensure that passengers disembark the vehicle safely and are properly handed over to the care of a member of school or day care staff or responsible adult.
Requirements:
* This job involves working with service users who may have restricted mobility and/or challenging behaviour.
* Following an offer of appointment, you will be required to undertake a standard medical screening as determined by the occupational health unit appropriate to occupational risk.
* Hold a First Aid certificate or be willing to undergo training.
* Enhanced DBS (We can process for you).
* Experience of being a carer for children or adults.
Hours and Pay:
* Monday - Friday
* Split Shifts - 7:30am - 9:30am and 2:30pm -4:30pm - It will be required to work both shifts
* £12.85 Per hour.
Interested? Please apply with an up to date CV. For more information, please call the office on (phone number removed)