Driver & Passenger Attendants

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per Hour | Permanent | Part time hours per week | Lancashire

Help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) travel safely, confidently, and with a smile.

At Lancashire County Council, our Driver Attendants and Passenger Assistants play a vital role in supporting young people and their families — and we’d love you to be part of our team.

• Rewarding work that truly matters – You’ll make a real difference in a child’s day, every day.
• Flexible working patterns – Roles range from 15 to 30 hours per week, mainly term‑time only, with some 52‑week and casual opportunities available.
• Work‑life balance built in – Split shifts fit around family life or other commitments, usually at school start and finish times.
• Opportunities across Lancashire, including:
  • Lancaster & Morecambe
  • Chorley / West Lancashire
  • Preston / South Ribble
  • Fylde & Wyre
  • East Lancashire (Burnley & surrounding areas)

You’ll support children and young people on their journey to and from school by:

• Providing a warm, caring and reassuring presence
• Helping them prepare for travel and get on and off the vehicle safely
• Ensuring safety equipment is used correctly
  
  Working closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth, reliable service

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A team player with a passion for helping others
• Patient, calm and understanding of individual needs
• Able to provide excellent, friendly customer service
• For Driver Attendant roles: a confident driver with a full UK driving licence

Experience isn’t essential — your attitude, empathy and commitment are what matter most.

Once you submit your application, a member of our team will contact you to book a place at one of our local interview days.

Please note that all offers of appointment are subject to referencing, DBS checks, and medical clearance, as applicable to the role