Minibus and Car Drivers

3 days ago

Clapham, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life?

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

Sound like an opportunity you would be interested in, Read more.

**About The Job**

We are looking for Passenger Assistants to join our School Transport team based across the county.

**Salary Range**:£10.76 - £10.97 per hour (includes annual leave element).

**Work Location**: Clapham Depot (near Worthing).

**Hours per week**:Casual hours (Split Shift: 7am -10am / 2pm - 5pm).

As a Passenger Assistant you will travel to and from schools and other venues, in minibuses, cars and taxis. You will ensure the safe transport of vulnerable adults and school children with special needs.

You will provide a safe, secure and happy environment for passengers, while in transit between destinations. You will also ensure that the passengers safely board and alight from the vehicles and that they are delivered to their venue in a safe way.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

- Interpreting situations and events as they arise to solve straightforward problems concerning the wellbeing of the passenger or smooth running of the journey.
- Fastening seat belts.
- Attaching booster seats and ensure that passengers are properly seated.
- Working in conjunction with the driver and any other passenger assistants in the vehicle.
- Ensuring that all equipment, such as wheelchairs, are carefully stowed and secured when in transit.
- Working collaboratively and convey messages between the school and the pupil's parents about their health and wellbeing.

**Experience and Skills**

**Key Skills**:

- Very good communication skills, in order to communicate effectively with adults and children with special needs, their carers, family members and teachers.
- High levels of patience and sensitivity, able to deal effectively with adults and children with either medical or behavioural needs, calmly and with care for their wellbeing.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Able to understand and communicate in basic non-verbal signals -such as an adult unable to speak pointing to something they want.
- A basic understanding of Makaton in order to communicate with those passengers with learning difficulties.

**Qualifications and/or experience**:

- Previous experience working with, or caring for, children or adults, in some capacity, including voluntary work, paid work or through family commitments.
- Knowledge of how to operate and secure items such as booster seats, wheel chairs and similar devices.
- Basic first aid training.

**Rewards and Benefits**

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongsidethis, we also offer the below benefits.
- A competitive pay.
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
- A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our **Rewards and Benefits** page.

**Further Information**

The reference number for this role is **EIE01020**.

  • Minibus and Car Drivers

    3 days ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

    **About Us** Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life? West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by...

  • Ft Nanny for School Age Clapham Common Sw4 Driver

    7 months ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom Abbeville Nannies Full time

    Experienced full time daily nanny for sole charge of three children B5, B8, G10. Hours 8am-7pm Mon-Fri but during term time can offer some later starts so 11/12-7pm. Must be a confident driver for automatic family car and have experience of working with school age children and be happy to supervise homework. Family have an elderly cocker spaniel dog who...

  • Lettings Negotiator

    1 day ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom GKr London Full time

    GKR London Property Recruitment is partnered with an outstanding independent agency with multiple offices across South West London, wanting to add a Lettings Negotiator to their Clapham South office. If you want to join an agency, that will provide you withgreat career progression, as well as an opportunity to meet & work with some incredible people. Do you...

  • Close Protection Officer

    3 days ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom Silver and Bow Full time

    Our new clients, a lovely European family, are looking for a TOP CPO who can manage and oversee all the family’s security across their primary residence in Clapham and their countryside property. This role is ideal for an individual who is highly flexible, who can travel with the family and is from an ex-military background. Duties and...

  • Nanny Mon-thurs for School Age Clapham Sw11 Must

    6 months ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom Abbeville Nannies Full time

    Experienced daily nanny for sole charge of three boys ages 8, 11 and 13 years. Hours 1-7pm Term time Mon-Thurs plus one evening babysit for 3-4 hours between Monday and Thursday. Full days 8am-7pm Mon-Thurs during school holidays. Start mid August/beginning September. Must be a confident driver for family automatic car and have experience of working with...

  • 4 Day Nanny for G6, G9

    7 months ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom Abbeville Nannies Full time

    Experienced daily nanny for sole charge of three children - two girls ages 6 and 9 years and boy age 16 months. Hours are 7.30am-6.30pm Mon-Thurs during term time and 8.15-6.30pm Mon-Thurs during school holidays. Must be a confident driver for family automatic car. Family have 2 cats and 1 small dog - the nanny does not need to walk the dog but must be...

  • Lister

    7 months ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom Hamptons Full time

    Hamptons are currently looking for an experienced Lister to join our Lettings team in Clapham. From the moment you start your career with us, you will receive the best development, benefits and opportunities in the business. We will invest heavily in you and your career to ensure that together, we continue to achieve great things. **Key Responsibilities of...

  • School Crossing Patrol

    3 days ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

    Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life? West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a...

  • Casual Passenger Assistants

    3 days ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

    Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life? West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a...

  • Passenger Assistants

    3 days ago

    Clapham, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

    Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life? West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a...

  • Senior Sales Negotiator

    1 month ago

    Clapham Town, United Kingdom Worth Recruiting Full time

    Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment SENIOR SALES NEGOTIATOR – Residential Estate Agency Location: Clapham, SW4 OTE: £60k Position: Permanent – Full Time Senior Sales Negotiator: A great opportunity for a candidate who would like to develop their estate agency career with an independent local agent. We are seeking an experienced...

  • Senior Sales Negotiator

    4 days ago

    Clapham Town, United Kingdom Worth Recruiting Full time

    Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment SENIOR SALES NEGOTIATOR – Residential Estate Agency Location: Clapham, SW4 OTE: £60k Position: Permanent – Full Time Senior Sales Negotiator: A great opportunity for a candidate who would like to develop their estate agency career with an independent local agent. We are seeking an experienced...

  • Senior Sales Negotiator

    1 month ago

    Clapham Town, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment SENIOR SALES NEGOTIATOR – Residential Estate Agency Location: Clapham, SW4 OTE: £60k Position: Permanent – Full Time Senior Sales Negotiator: A great opportunity for a candidate who would like to develop their estate agency career with an independent local agent. We are seeking...

  • Service Desk Analyst

    1 month ago

    Clapham Green, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Service Desk Analyst (1st Line) Bedford (Hybrid) £25,217.20 per annum Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) Our residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a...

  • Service Desk Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Clapham Green, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Service Desk Analyst (1st Line) Bedford (Hybrid) £25,217.20 per annum Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) Our residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a...

  • SEN Learner Support

    4 days ago

    Clapham, Greater London, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Clapham, London School Type: Primary Special Educational Needs (SEND) School Pay Rate: £90 - £100 per day Do you have a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their potential? An outstanding primary SEND school in Clapham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to...

  • SEN Learner Support

    4 weeks ago

    Clapham, Greater London, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Clapham, London School Type: Primary Special Educational Needs (SEND) School Pay Rate: £90 - £100 per day Do you have a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their potential? An outstanding primary SEND school in Clapham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to...

  • SEN Learner Support

    4 weeks ago

    Clapham, Greater London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Clapham, London School Type: Primary Special Educational Needs (SEND) School Pay Rate: £90 - £100 per day Do you have a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their potential? An outstanding primary SEND school in Clapham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching...