Community Transport Passenger Assistant
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Transportation
Driver, Medical / Patient Transport
Employer:
Elmbridge Borough Council
Location:
Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:
21.6 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Closing Date:
20/11/2026 at 09:00
Reference:
P&C/26/348772
Community Transport Passenger Assistant (0.6 FTE)Salary:
Scale 2-3, £16,800.
- £18,341.86 per annum for 21.6 hours per week Make a real difference in the community
Elmbridge Borough Council's Community Transport team is looking for a caring and reliable Passenger Assistant to support children, young people and adults with additional needs and disabilities to travel safely to education settings, Hub Centres and community activities.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. Working alongside our Community Transport Drivers, you will help passengers board and leave vehicles safely, ensure specialist equipment and seatbelts are secured, and provide reassurance and support throughout each journey.
About the Role- 6 hours per week
- Approximately 4 hours per day
- Between Monday to Friday
- Split shifts covering morning and afternoon transport runs
- Working days agreed according to service requirements
- Based at River Mole Business Park, Esher
- Enjoys supporting people in the community
- Is patient, caring and dependable
- Can work confidently alongside drivers and transport colleagues
- Has good communication and organisational skills.
- Can remain calm in a variety of situations
- Is willing to undertake Passenger Assistant and First Aid training
- Are comfortable assisting passengers with mobility needs, including wheelchairs and specialist equipment
- Are flexible and able to work split shifts between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, where required.
- You will be based at our transport depot at River Mole Business Park, Mill Road, Esher.
- A rewarding role supporting residents
- Full training provided
- A friendly and supportive team environment
If you're passionate about helping people maintain their independence and want to be part of an award-winning Community Transport service, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Steve Hughes, Community Transport Manager, on
Closing Date:
20/11/2026
Interviews to commence week beginning:
30/11/2026
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