Part-Time Passenger Assistant

24x7 Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused transport company in Chelmsford is seeking a Passenger Assistant to provide safe transport for vulnerable children and adults. Responsibilities include supporting drivers in company vehicles and establishing positive relationships with passengers and their families. Applicants must pass a criminal record check and have the right to work in the UK. This role offers job security, competitive monthly pay, holiday pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Job security with a long-term contract

Monthly pay throughout the year

Training provided

Contributory company pension

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Pass enhanced criminal record check to work with vulnerable groups.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Willingness to become first aid certified and pursue medical training.

Responsibilities

• Transport special needs children and adults to school or care centres.
• Assist the driver in company-provided vehicles.
• Establish positive relationships with passengers and their families.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting all across Essex

Passenger Assistant Role and Responsibilities

• Transport special needs (SEN) or vulnerable children and adults to and from school, college, or day care centres.
• Work in an effective, safe, flexible manner and support the operation of the company.
• Quickly establish positive and professional relationships with passengers, their carers/parents, and key people at the establishments they attend.
• Assist the driver in company‑supplied vehicles, including cars, 8‑seat people carriers and large wheelchair‑accessible vehicles.
• Be patient and empathetic, keeping passengers occupied and comfortable on journeys.

Passenger Assistant Requirements

• Pass an enhanced criminal record check, as you will be working with children, young persons and/or vulnerable adults.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to be first aid certified and interested in advancing to specialist medical training.

Passenger Assistant Benefits

• Term‑time work (before and after school hours).
• Pick‑up and drop‑off service.
• Job security with a long‑term contract.
• Monthly pay throughout all 12 months.
• A good variety of work or a set route.
• Earn between £450 and £800 a month.
• Holiday pay.
• Contributory company pension.
• Training provided.
• Work as part of a friendly team.

24x7 Group is one of the largest independently run companies in the UK, delivering contracted special education transport for Local Authorities and has been providing home‑to‑school transport services for children with special educational needs and vulnerable adults since 2001. With increased demand from County Councils, we now have opportunities for people like you to join our friendly team across the country.

Be part of the 24x7 Team and make a positive difference to your local community!