Passenger Assistant
Posted
£12.85 per hour
Shrewsbury
Monday -Friday
Temp – Perm
£12.85 Per Hour
We are Hiring!
Are you looking for your next challenge, well look no further. Our longstanding client the Shropshire Council is currently recruiting for a Passenger Assistant. The passenger will be transported alone, and the role requires individuals who can remain calm, professional, and patient in challenging situations.
You will be required to work Monday and Friday split shifts morning and afternoon.
Duties of the successful Passenger Assistant:
- Ensuring the student has a safe journey to and from school.
- Correctly handling wheelchairs to ensure they are secure.
- Communicating with the driver
- Communicating with parents at drop-off and pickup
- Position does not include driving
Qualities required for a Passenger Assistant:
- Always acting compassionately
- Working calmly
- Remain professional in all situations
- Must drive due to the location of the depot
- Must have SEN experience and the willingness to ensure the student’s needs are met during their journey to and from school.
You will be given full wheelchair training, driver assessment and route training. Should you be a suitable candidate a full enhanced DBS will be undertaken.
Why not apply now! Please send your CV to erin.williams@absolutepersonnel.co.uk or call our office on 01743 461239.