Peripatetic Passenger Assistant

3 months ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

Dorset Travel coordinate 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 need for Mainstream, Child Care as well as Adults.

The vacancy is for a Peripatetic Passenger Assistant living in the Poole Area contracted at approximately 18 hours per week - Term Time Only commencing at £11.59 per hour.

The role of a Passenger Assistant is to support children and young people providing additional assistance in maintaining a safe environment on Home to School Transport. This vacancy is for a Peripatetic Passenger Assistant from the Poole Area to cover absences of Regular Passenger Assistants, serving Special Education Needs establishments county wide.
- Knowledge of moderate and complex learning needs
- An understanding of safeguarding children
- Recognition of hazards and how to report.

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 passenger assistant.

Dorset Travel is also an accredited training centre with experienced and qualified trainers, new staff will be invited onto a full induction training 3 x day classroom course, providing the tools and knowledge to enable you to work safely and professionally.

Full training is provided covering:

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

An Enhanced DBS Check will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process for Child and Adult Workforce.

There will also be a requirement for additional medical training which will be undertaken by external resources: Midazolam (Epilepsy)/Diabetes Awareness/Peg Feed Awareness

It is essential you hold a Full Driving Licence and have use of a vehicle with Business Use Insurance.

If you would like further information regarding the rewarding role as a Peripatetic Passenger Assistant please contact: Ad Sheppard (Miss) - Compliance Officer - 01305 228591/07776 132363



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