Job Description

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of older people and adults with learning disabilities? Joining the Transport Hub as a Relief Passenger Assistant can enable you to do just that.


As a relief passenger assistant, you'll support our core transport teams based in Lewes and St Leonards. You'll play an essential role in providing safe, reliable transport using our fleet of modern, wheelchair accessible minibuses. Whether you're stepping in to provide short-notice emergency cover, or covering a planned holiday absence, you'll be instrumental in keeping the wheels rolling and ensuring our passengers can access the care they need.


We are looking for candidates who:


Live locally to the Lewes and St Leonards areas, or are willing to travel to these locations for work Are caring, supportive, and understanding of the needs of older people, disabled people, and those with learning disabilities Are able to communicate effectively with passengers and colleagues Are able to undertake moving and handling tasks associated with passenger transport Are committed to providing excellent customer service and maintaining passenger confidentiality

To apply, click the apply now button to upload your CV and a supporting statement. In your supporting statement, please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.



Please download the job description and person specification for more information.



For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.



Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Lewes, or online using Microsoft Teams. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you to make appropriate arrangements. We anticipate that interviews will take place in mid-to-late October.


Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.


Our Relief Passenger Assistant role provides the opportunity to help others live their lives to the full, whilst affording you flexibility to choose the shifts which suit you.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .


For an informal discussion, please contact James Risdale, Principal Transport Officer, on James.risdale@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a call.


For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.



Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.