Escort, Whitehill Service Centre, 499.53

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20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

Mon to Fri 07:45-09:45 then 14:45-16:45

£13.79 per hour - increasing yearly

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Job description:

• Supervising the transportation of vulnerable children, adults and special needs service users from place of residence to Support centres and Schools within West Lothian
• Ensuring safe and efficient transport for service users
• Assist passengers boarding/alighting from vehicle
• Fastening of seatbelts and wheelchair restraining systems,
• Ensuring all belongings are stored safely
• Ensuring all passengers remain seated and secure whilst on transport
• Meet the needs of each individual service user ensuring a safe transport environment.
• Conversant with correct use of all specialist equipment on the vehicle including tail-lifts/ramps/clamps/restraints/harnesses- training provided.
• Any other reasonable duty required by the service

Requirements:

• Full PVG Disclosure
• Experience with working with vulnerable children and adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.