Cared for Children Transport Worker
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dynamic Cared for Children’s Service as a Transport Worker and become a crucial part of our mission to support children’s education and family connections.
About the Role
As a Transport Worker, you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring children and young people get to school and family time sessions safely and on time. Your role will take you to various locations in and around the City of Salford.
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Working Hours: 3.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
- Morning Runs: 3.5 hours between 7am and 11am.
- Afternoon/Evening Runs: 3.5 hours between 2.30pm and 6.30pm.
- Vacancies: Two 18-hour positions available.
We are flexible in our approach and would be open to job share arrangements, where two post holders can split the week, covering both morning and afternoon transport.i.e 2.5 days per week.
This role demands reliability, the highest standards of safeguarding and professionalism. You’ll ensure children are transported with utmost care and safety. Basic safeguarding knowledge is required, but we provide comprehensive induction and training for successful candidates. Mileage rates also apply for you to claim back the mileage travelled within this role, to support the children and young people we work with.
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey? Apply now and help us make a positive impact!
Key Responsibilities
- Transport children and young people to and from school and/or family time sessions.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children during transportation, following safeguarding guidelines.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records of journeys, schedules, and any incidents.
- Collaborate with the Cared for Children’s team to arrange and meet the transport needs of children and young people.
We Welcome Applications From People Who Have:
- A clean, full UK driving licence, access to their own car, and business insurance.
- An understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to apply them in practice.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with children and families.
- Empathy, understanding, and a child- and family-focused approach to work.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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