£24,000 – £26,000Full TimeEN
Hourly rate: £12.85 - £13.05 per hour
Hours per week: 10 - 15 hours (various contracts to be discussed at interview)
Location: Salisbury
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Interviews will be held at County Hall in Trowbridge
Please note; the working pattern for this role is term time only. Passenger Assistants will work 38 term time weeks per year, with an additional 5.7 paid holiday weeks, with pay pro-rata'd across 12 months.
Passenger Transport – Community Companions
Are you in search of a truly fulfilling role? Here's your chance! Join our Passenger Transport service and play a critical role in ensuring that vulnerable children in Wiltshire receive the education they rightfully deserve.
Passenger Assistants work in conjunction with our drivers, ensuring the well-being, comfort, and safety of vulnerable students during their journeys to and from school. This role can involve the manipulation and clamping of wheelchairs on the vehicle.
We are a close-knit and highly supportive team where everyone supports each other. We work weekdays, at the start and end of the school day.
We firmly believe that to be a Passenger Assistant it's about being patient, empathetic, and driven by a desire to make a positive impact.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact the Passenger Transport team at RecruitmentandTraining@wiltshire.gov.uk.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
