Passenger Transport Enhanced Passenger Assistant

Job title: Enhanced Passenger Assistant Salary: A2 *GBP*24,480 pro rata Hours: 16 hours Contract: Permanent (52 & Term time only) Location: Westland Road, LS11 5SB As a passenger assistant you will provide a safe and supportive transport experience to vulnerable clients, older people, children who are in care, children and young people with varying degrees of learning, emotional and physical difficulties. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our and ambitions. About you As a Passenger Assistant, you will bring to the role: Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Available to work on a split shift between core hours of 7-10am and 2-5pm, 16hrs weekly Flexibility to the changing needs of the service Approachable and caring attitude offering a warm welcome to passengers, families, carers and staff A good understanding of your responsibilities in regard of Health and safety An enhanced DBS will be required A good level of physical ability is needed About the role As our next Passenger Assistant, you will join a team that transports over 4,000 passengers to school/college or centres daily. We currently employ over 350 passenger assistants, and our team is growing due to increased demand for our service. You will be integral in supporting passengers ensuring their safety, conduct and wellbeing while on transport. You will enjoy working with people your approachability, warmth and enthusiasm will contribute positively to our passenger's day. You will need to support passengers on off transport so a good level of physical ability will be required. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to apply Complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Childrens or Adults barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy. We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least *GBP*38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. JOB DESCRIPTION PURPOSE OF JOB Passenger transport is responsible for the provision of a safe transport service to the most vulnerable clients; older people, children who are in care and adults, children and young people with varying degrees of learning, emotional and/or physical difficulties. RESPONSIBILITIES Principal Accountabilities: To support the driver in assisting passengers into and out of the vehicle at home and at the destination. To support the driver in the health, safety and wellbeing of passengers during the required journey which may be up to 1.5 hours. Specific Responsibilities: To attend to the passengers personal needs, hygiene, first aid and wellbeing. To support passengers who may have complex medical needs and who may need emergency medical support. To communicate with passengers who require additional support with communication, including those passengers who use a mechanical system. The postholder may also be required to use British sign language, PECS cards and or Makaton. To use equipment as directed by the driver to support passengers. To support passengers who because of their physical needs may need to be transported in wheelchairs. To protect and distract passengers who may harm themselves or others whilst been transported. To supervise and support pupils ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing. To establish good relationships with all passengers and colleagues, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. To ensure the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. To be aware of pupil problems and report any concerns to a responsible officer (parent/carer/school staff) To complete and provide passenger information as requested by a Supervising officer. As and when required to supervise a Passenger assistant on a lower grade, to ensure health, safety and welfare of passengers is met. To be aware of and to comply with policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, data governance to report any concerns to a supervising officer. To support the council values. To attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning and development activities. LOCATION The postholder will be collected from their home address and returned on completion of their journey. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Grade A2 Annual Leave School Passenger assistants only: -Min 16 hours per week, term time only. A half pay retainer is paid for all days that are not worked with the exception of bank holidays and annual leave which shall be taken in school holidays. Post-holders are required to attend a minimum of five days training per year, which will be held on school training days. Flexitime: N/A Conditions of Service: Covered by Conditions of Service agreed under the NJC for Local Government Services staff as adopted or amended by the City Council. Appointment will only be made on condition of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as a clear pre-employment medical. PROSPECTS Promotion Whilst there is no automatic progression to any more senior posts, opportunities do exist for advancement and promotion, dependent upon normal staff movements and on the capabilities of the individual post holder. Training The Department encourages training both in-house and external to meet the needs of the individual and of the Department. QUALIFICATIONS Basic numeracy and literacy skills. To be willing to undertake and complete the pass the PATS PLUS training course within six months of appointment. Apply for this job