Relief Passenger Assistant/Carer

Bedford Borough Council

• Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
• Salary: £23,656-24,027 per year
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time
• Posted: 40 mins ago

Bedford Borough Council's Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, seeks suitable candidates to provide passenger assistance and care to vulnerable people travelling on our minibuses. You will be working alongside the driver carer to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo Passenger Assistants Training Scheme accreditation which will be provided.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews to be held periodically by mutual agreement.

Please note:

• The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

Additional Information:

• For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
• Armed Forces Covenant: Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
• Disabled applicants: Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
• Care Leavers Covenant: Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

Additional Vacancy Information

• Allowance (pro rata for part time roles): N/A
• Work Pattern: Variable shifts typically between 0730 to 1000 and 1430 to 1700. On an as and when required basis.
• Is this an enhanced DBS role? Yes
• Is this a politically restricted role? No
• Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes

Vacancy Location

• Location: Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
• Address: Borough Hall Cauldwell Street MK42 9AP Bedford
• Is this a designated car user position? No

Bedford Borough Council

• £23,656-24,027 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time
• 40 mins ago
Bedford Borough Councils Passenger Fleet team, based on Barkers Lane in Bedford, seeks suitable candidates to provide passenger assistance and care to vulnerable people travelling on our minibuses. You will be working alongside the driver carer to ensure the safe transportation of children or adults from home to school or day service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo Passenger Assistants Training Scheme accreditation which will be provided. For further information please call the Fleet Supervisor on