Passenger Assistant

Travel Co are small family run business based in the Northwest that that provide passenger transport for children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.

**The Job...**

We're looking for a temporary Passenger Assistants to cover staff absences for holidays or sickness.

The job is to accompany adults for approx. 9am > 10am and 3pm > 4pm (approx.10>12hrs per week), 5 days per week (Monday to Friday, excl. Bank Holidays) within the Huyton area.

You would be responsible for the care of passengers travelling on the vehicle from their front door to their day centre and back again. Passengers will vary with some needing more support than others, but throughout their journey they must feel safe, secure, and enjoy their experience.

Pay will be £125 per week on a zero-hours agreement meaning you'll be paid for the time that you work. Training will be given but you will be expected to experience of this environment.

As the route will be in Huyton, you must be in or nearby to the area so that the vehicle can collect you from your home address. Please give your postcode when applying.

**Dress Code...**

You will be working in a minibus with passengers requiring your support, so something comfortable, secure, and smart casual is ideal. We don't have a fixed dress code other than this because your ability to move round the vehicle safely in clothes you're comfortable in is most important to us. You'll be working on a vehicle with moving parts and passengers that may pull loose items of clothing, so anything more than smart casual (i.e. shirt and tie) would be inappropriate.

**What You Need...**

Essential:
**Reliability **is crucial in this role as without a passenger assistant the vehicle isn’t able to operate, and passengers miss out on their transport. You must be able to ensure your availability during route hours.

You must also have a **caring and thoughtful nature** with good patience and understanding for the passengers being transported. This must be evident in some of your previous work experience.

Some passengers can display challenging behaviour including some hitting, scratching. We need a PA who **understands Autism** and is willing to work with day centres & family members to identify the best strategies for transporting passengers.

**Flexibility **is very important as this is a temporary position to help us cover periods of holidays or sickness.

**Experience **is a big factor. Someone who has working in an adult social care environment is very important so that you know what to expect when working with passengers with additional needs.

It is also essential that you’re willing to have an Enhanced DBS check carried out and be willing to complete training to support you in your role with us.

Desirable:
In terms of desirable attributes, these points will put you above the rest...
- First Aid qualification
- Epilepsy Awareness & Medication Administration qualifications/experience

**Who Would This Job Suit...**

This job would be fitting for someone who is looking for ad-hoc, part-time work or is semi-retired with the aim of topping up their funds on a flexible basis. Someone who can commit to the workhours and be very reliable as and when called upon. Someone that wants to help and enjoy working with people that need that little bit more support.

Ideally suited, but not limited to, Ex-NHS/SEN School/Care Workers as they've had the medical and personal experience needed to tick the requirements we have.

If you are interested or have any questions at all, please contact us for more information. You can message us through Indeed.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £125.00 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Autism: 1 year (required)
- Adult Social Care: 1 year (required)
- Passenger Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person