At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About the Team
Are you looking for a role that is genuinely rewarding and gives you the chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives?Look no further,we're recruiting Passenger Assistants to support children and vulnerable adults travelling to and from school and care services.
About the Role
The post will be weekdays only (no weekend working or evenings) during school term time. Most journeys will be to accompany and support children to and from school in taxis or minibuses. You’ll be under no obligation to accept work and each assignment will be agreed with you in advance.
You'll ensure that our passengers always have safe and comfortable journeys.
You'll work closely with passengers, drivers, parents / carers, the Passenger Transport team, schools and care providers and have a pro-active approach to resolving issues. You'll be part of a tight-knit, highly-supportive team, so will always have help and guidance when needed.
No two days will be the same and we can promise that seeing your passengers safe and happy will give you a genuine sense of achievement.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Steve Doel, Passenger Transport Team Manager, Steve_Doel@BATHNES.gov.uk 01225394371
Interview date: TBC
This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.