At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This is a rolling advert, applications are checked on a regular basis
The post will be weekdays only (no weekend working or evenings) during school term time. Most journeys will be to accompany and support children to and from school in taxis or minibuses. You’ll be under no obligation to accept work and each assignment will be agreed with you in advance.
Salary: £23,114 pa pro rata plus 12.66% annual leave rate. You’ll be paid hourly for hours worked.
Location: You will be collected and dropped off at your home address if it is within B&NES
Summary
Are you looking for a role that is genuinely rewarding and gives you the chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives? Look no further, we're recruiting Passenger Assistants to support children and vulnerable adults travelling to and from school and care services.
About the role
You'll ensure that our passengers always have safe and comfortable journeys.
You'll work closely with passengers, drivers, parents / carers, the Passenger Transport team, schools and care providers and have a pro-active approach to resolving issues. You'll be part of a tight-knit, highly-supportive team, so will always have help and guidance when needed.
No two days will be the same and we can promise that seeing your passengers safe and happy will give you a genuine sense of achievement.
Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work and have the support you need. These include:
a competitive salary package
the Local Government Pension Scheme
a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
professional and personal development
a discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact the Passenger Transport team on 01225 394371
To apply
Please use the online application facility.
For further information on applying please see “Application Form Help” page on the Jobs website.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.
Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK’. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Interview date: TBA
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