Relief Travel Escort

Relief Travel Escort to escort and supervise children and young people with additional support needs to/from school/home and other educational establishments on transport provided.

include collecting children and young people from home, school or other educational establishment and escort them safely in transport provided by Fife Council.

Supervise and, if necessary, physically assist the children and young people to enter and leave the vehicle.

Ensure that seat belts and any specialist restraints issued by the Council are worn before the vehicle moves off.

Look after the general welfare and ensure the good behaviour of the children and young people whilst travelling and prevent damage to the interior of the vehicle.

Carry any medication as required and, where necessary after training, administer medication in accordance with policy.

Pass confidential information between parents or carers and school staff and respect the confidential nature of this information at all times.

Deliver any written messages from home to school and school to home when required.

Relay any concerns regarding transport and report any incidents that occur during the journey to the Headteacher.

Ensure children or young people are handed over to another responsible adult on arrival at home.

If no one at home, follow the guidelines for Travel Escorts issued by the Council.

Work as part of a team, but able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Transport provider will collect and return post holder from/to their home address.

Work times generally between 8.00am - 9.30am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm.

Lunchtime work may also be available.

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post.

You should be interested in working with children and young people with additional support needs, demonstrate a caring and patience manner and be capable of using your own initiative.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

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For further information please contact: Louise Penman - louise.penman@fife.gov.uk