Overview
Job Description
Salary: £30,559 – £32,654
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: to be confirmed following shortlisting
Passenger Transport – Community Companions
Embark on a rewarding career where every day presents new challenges and opportunities! We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our vibrant Passenger Assistant team in Wiltshire.
This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our community’s most vulnerable members. It’s not just a job; it’s an opportunity to cultivate your personal and professional growth, gaining hands-on experience in staff management, HR policies, and procedures.
Our dynamic team oversees approximately 350 Passenger Assistants dedicated to supporting Wiltshire’s most vulnerable individuals. Through effective resource management, our Coordinators navigate changing and challenging demands, collaborating closely with Passenger Assistants to ensure the diverse needs of our service users are met.
We are looking for a highly motivated team player and an exceptional communicator with strong negotiation skills. Adaptability is crucial in this role, as priorities may shift based on the evolving demands of our service. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is a requirement, and any supervisory experience will be considered a valuable asset.
Join us in creating positive change and shaping a brighter future for those who need it most.
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 Tracey Penelhum, Passenger Assistant Team Leader, at tracey.penelhum@wiltshire.gov.uk , or call 01225713386.
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 .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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