Vehicle Passenger Escort

Job Introduction

Part Time Permanent (24 hours per week)

Hours:
The post holder will be required to work a Split shift Monday to Friday attending 24 hours per week between the hours of 07:00 – 10:00 and 14:30 – 17:30. Additional flexibility may also be required

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who enjoys working with people? Could you make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults & children, people with learning difficulties and/or a disability?

We are offering a great opportunity to assist service users of all ages with special needs/ learning or mobility difficulties to access local day centres or schools throughout the borough on Solihull Council’s Transport Fleet.

As a Vehicle Passenger Escort, you will need to have a good understanding of the support required by vulnerable adults & children, people with learning and/or physical disabilities.

In addition, you will be:

• able to demonstrate reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• physically able to push and clamp wheelchairs
• able to observe service users and respond to their diverse needs
• able to think on your feet and deal with situations calmly and professionally

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to make a difference and work as part of a friendly team
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy additional days each year.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card

Due to the nature of the work and the job share nature of this position, you will be required to work a split shift, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 am and 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Flexibility will be required.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Carl Russell or Andy Swallow, Senior Drivers at carl.russell@solihull.gov.uk or aswallow@solihull.gov.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 13th September 2026

Interview date: 21st and 22nd September 2026

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required.

This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: DBS Enhanced Adults & Childrens.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.