Passenger Attendants - Merton, United Kingdom - Merton Council

Merton Council
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Grade / Salary:
ME5 £24,804 to £25,212 per annum. Part-time - 20 hours per week - school term time only**
Advert Text:Are you reliable, calm and caring?

Do you understand the needs of children / adults with special needs?

Can you spare 20 hours per week to provide an invaluable service to our customers?

If so, this opportunity could be for you


About the role:

Our Passenger Attendants ensure and maintain safety and aid our community transporting service users.

They provide an excellent service to our customers whilst they are transported between their homes and schools, colleges, day centres and residential homes, assisting and encouraging passengers to regain and maintain their mobility and independence.

Many of our users have special needs so you will have a calm and caring approach with the ability to assist passengers on and off vehicles and to their destination.


Due to the nature of the role an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be required.


The hours for this role may vary but are generally 2 hours in the mornings and 2 hours in the afternoons, totalling approximately 20 hours per week.

Flexibility is crucial as you may work on a number of routes that have different start and finish times.


About you:


You will be flexible and reliable with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with parents/guardians, staff and passengers of the service.

You will be always tactful and professional whilst maintaining user confidentiality and understanding all health and safety aspects relating to passenger safety on vehicles.

W
hat we offer


Full training will be provided but ideally you will have experience of working within a care giving environment and demonstrate an understanding of the client group.


Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary.

Interviews will take place at Merton Transport Services, Amenity Way, Morden, SM4 4AX.

The offices are on the first floor of the Transport depot.

Closing date: 21st November 2023
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