Casual Passenger Assistant

Overview

Dorset Travel coordinates the transport provision for children and young people with additional needs within Dorset as well as out of county. The team also supply and support transport needs for Mainstream, Child Care as well as Adults. Casual Passengers are required from the Weymouth and Portland Area contracted to cover Regular Passenger Assistant absence. Hours are flexible and based on availability - Term Time Only - commencing at £12.85 per hour. Medical training (DC Provided) increases this to commence at £13.05 per hour.

The role of a Passenger Assistant is to support children and young people with additional needs, providing assistance and support in maintaining a safe environment on the journey from/to home/school.

This vacancy is to support children/young people in the Dorset Area. Dorset Travel is looking for caring, flexible and responsible passenger assistants who have:

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with additional needs, providing assistance and maintaining a safe environment on journeys to and from home and school.

Requirements and Qualities

• Knowledge of moderate and complex learning needs.
• An understanding of safeguarding children.
• Recognition of hazards and how to report them.
• Customer care.

You must be physically fit with the ability to run, bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry and kneel to provide the care required for the position of a Passenger Assistant.

Training and Induction

Dorset Travel is an accredited training centre with experienced and qualified trainers. New staff will be invited onto a full induction training course, providing the tools and knowledge to work safely and professionally. Full training covers:

• Safeguarding
• Manual Handling
• Emergency First Aid
• Customer Care

Additional training is offered: Midazolam - epilepsy; EpiPen - allergies; Feed Pump. An Enhanced DBS Check will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process for Child and Adult workforce.

Compliance and Other Information

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

Please note you will need to have Business Insurance in order to attend Induction and Refresher Training.

Contact for Further Information

If you would like further information regarding the rewarding role as a Casual Passenger Assistant, please contact Beth Leonard, Team Manager for Schools and Transport on .

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

What You Will Do

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible; if you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.