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West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service. We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate. Check out some videos showcasing our roles and the impact they have on the community. About The Job We are looking for Passenger Assistants to join our School Transport team based across the county. Salary Range: £ 11.59 - £13.21 per hour. If you are on a casual contract your annual leave will be included in the hourly pay. Work Location: Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester) however, the work will be carried out across multiple locations surrounding. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day. Contract: Casual. At WSCC, we promote flexible working, and a casual contract is a perfect fit for that! What is a casual contract? A casual contract allows us, as the employer, to offer work as and when it becomes available. It does not always guarantee hours, so you are given the option to accept or deny assignments as determined by us. There is the opportunity for these casual positions to move to Permanent Term Time Only for the new Academic Year'. What you will be doing: As a Passenger Assistant you will travel to and from schools and other venues, in minibuses, cars and taxis. You will ensure the safe transport of vulnerable adults and school children with special needs. You will provide a safe, secure and happy environment for passengers, while in transit between destinations. You will also ensure that the passengers safely board and alight from the vehicles and that they are delivered to their venue in a safe way. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Interpreting situations and events as they arise to solve straightforward problems concerning the wellbeing of the passenger or smooth running of the journey. Fastening seat belts. Attaching booster seats and ensure that passengers are properly seated. Working in conjunction with the driver and any other passenger assistants in the vehicle. Ensuring that all equipment, such as wheelchairs, are carefully stowed and secured when in transit. Working collaboratively and convey messages between the school and the pupil's parents about their health and wellbeing. Experience and Skills Key Skills: Very good communication skills, in order to communicate effectively with adults and children with special needs, their carers, family members and teachers. High levels of patience and sensitivity, able to deal effectively with adults and children with either medical or behavioural needs, calmly and with care for their wellbeing. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Able to understand and communicate in basic non-verbal signals -such as an adult unable to speak pointing to something they want. A basic understanding of Makaton in order to communicate with those passengers with learning difficulties. Qualifications and/or experience: Previous experience working with, or caring for, children or adults, in some capacity, including voluntary work, paid work or through family commitments. Knowledge of how to operate and secure items such as booster seats, wheel chairs and similar devices. Basic first aid training. Knowledge of how to operate and secure items such as booster seats, wheel chairs and similar devices. Basic first aid training Rewards and Benefits Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. Further Information For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please visit our featured School transport jobs site. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact or call . Struggling to apply? Book onto a Computer Buddy Session in a library near you to get help navigating our application form. To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. We will review applications on a rolling basis therefore, you will be contacted within 2 weeks of your application. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and health check. For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.
Join our team at Church Farm located near the rolling hills of the South Downs and sitting on the south coast in a beautiful area near Chichester. Church Lane, Pagham, Near Chichester West Sussex PO21 4NR GBR Job Details Come and join our One Great Team here at Church Farm Holiday Village Haven as a Maintenance Technician! As part of our Facilities & Maintenance Team, you will... - Support our Maintenance Team to complete reactive, planned and preventative maintenance repairs - Complete repairs to the internal and external fabric of holiday homes and buildings - General plumbing, carpentry and glazing repairs - Basic electrical and safe isolation - Appliance repairs - Provide quality workmanship and follow all Haven Health & Safety requirements whilst on the job What's In It For You? - Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool? - Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops? - Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena? - Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers? - 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels? - Reward & Recognition Schemes? - Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications? - Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme? - Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied) Salary: £26,800 plus Benefits Location: Haven Church Farm Holiday Village, Church Lane, Pagham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO21 4NR Experience and Qualifications You may already be a Maintenance Technician or have existing commercial trades maintenance skills which is great or maybe you have gained the experience and knowledge in DIY and general maintenance repairs. All we are looking for is... - Highly competent (and confident) in trade skills - Evidence of previous trade roles - Full valid UK Driving Licence Who are we? We're part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. What's it like to work with us? Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. Working hours are usually 40 hours per week over 5 days and could include evenings and weekends. We would love to hear from you If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. What can you expect during the recruitment process? When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at