Can you make a young person's journey enjoyable and safe?
Can you build meaningful relationships with young people and families?
Make 2025 the year you Join our passionate and dedicated team!
We have five part-time Passenger Assistant opportunities available working 16 hours per week.
Recently we have seen a growth in the number of users of Education Transport and we now need to recruit suitable candidates in the role of Passenger Assistants who provide a vital link for children with or without special educational needs enabling them to ensure attendance in education.
Our Purpose
Our vision is to support our children and young people to ensure they are happy, healthy, safe, and ambitious so we can work to help them achieve their potential and dreams.
Your Role
We have an exciting opportunity to become a Passenger Assistant for NELC. You will be part of a friendly team who provide an excellent standard of service and support who really make a difference to the lives of children & young people that are eligible for transport provided by our service.
Working times are generally arranged around school start and finish times, but hours can vary depending on which route you are required to travel on; this could be in the local area or to a neighbouring authority.
You will be picked up from your home by our driver and returned after each journey.
About You
You will be working closely with children & young people, their parents, and carers, showing patience and understanding and be able to communicate with people from all backgrounds, making every journey a positive and enjoyable experience.
You may have specialist knowledge of working directly with children with special educational needs. You will be polite, courteous, and respectful of confidentiality.
A caring, compassionate, and responsible attitude towards children and young adults is essential. A basic knowledge of first aid would be advantageous but is not essential.
Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you.
Your Application
All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
If you require an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Rogers on philip.rogers@nelincs.gov.uk
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, the references you provide on this form must meet the below criteria:
* At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
* You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
* References must cover the last 3 years; any reasons for gaps should be detailed on your CV
Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position.
Key Dates
Interview date: w/c 10/02/2025
Start date: In line with our Day One: NEL Induction Process, we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by March 2025.
(However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed)
Working Arrangements
This role is a blended working role (the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service)
There are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL...
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have up to 26 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our in-house wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment, and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a fostering-friendly scheme.
*Leave subject to pay grade and length of service.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
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North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
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