School Transport Passenger Assistant
Posting date: | 18 July 2024 |
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Salary: | £11.79 to £11.98 per hour |
Additional salary information: | LGPS |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 02 August 2024 |
Location: | Oakham, Rutland |
Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
Company: | Rutland County Council |
Job type: | Contract |
Job reference: | PLA/0724/30372 |
Summary
About you…
• experience of working with the public in a caring role.
• strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• able to communicate effectively with schools, office and parents.
• committed to delivering a high level of customer service to clients and their families.
About the role…
The School Transport Passenger Assistant is responsible for the following duties:
• supervise and maintain the safety of all children travelling on the transport to and from school
• communicate effectively with the parent/carer of passengers regarding alterations of timings or other issues.
• alert the driver of the vehicle and other passengers with regard to any transport, safety or care issues arising on the route.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
All interviews will be held on 6th and 7th August 2024 at Oakham Enterprise Park
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Graham Saunders on 07901744527 or at gsaunders@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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