Join to apply for the Relief Passenger Assistant/Carer role at Bedford Borough Council.
Bedford Borough Council's Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, is seeking suitable candidates to provide passenger assistance and care to vulnerable people travelling on our minibuses.
You will work alongside the driver/carer to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo Passenger Assistants Training Scheme accreditation, which will be provided.
For further information, please call the Fleet Supervisor at 01234276476.
How To Apply
When ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’ to upload your CV and answer some application questions. The questions require a yes/no response. Ensure your CV demonstrates how you meet the role's requirements; the job profile below shows the essential criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 30th May 2025
Interview Dates: To be held periodically by mutual agreement.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees who:
* Received a severance payment within 12 months of leaving
* Are in receipt of a local government pension (applicable to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk.
Additional Support and Initiatives
Bedford Borough Council is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to interview eligible applicants who meet minimum criteria. Details: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces
As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability
We also support Care Leavers and guarantee an interview if you are a care leaver under 25 meeting minimum criteria: https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/
Additional Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Government Administration
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