Passenger Assistant - CMB2496e
CompanyCumberland Council
Location
Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At5/7/2026
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Description
Salary: £24,796 to £25,185 full time per annum (see below for pro-rata salary)
Hours: School term-time only: Two roles 25 hours per week, One role 22.5 hours per week
Location: Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
CTOT, the Council’s in-house Transport Team, are looking to recruit for Passenger Assistants.
This is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role and you will contribute to the delivery providing transport for mainstream and SEND pupils, delivering a quality service to our passengers. We are looking for compassionate, proactive people who can work as part of a team and react to challenges, whilst providing a high standard of passenger safety and care throughout the journey. Experience of working with children is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given. You must be able to keep accurate records. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; full training, and uniform is provided.
All contracts offered are Monday to Friday, term time only on a split shift basis (approx. 07.15-09.30 and 14.30-16.45).
We are advertising for 3 Passenger Assistants. Please see below breakdown of hours and pro rata equivalent salary:
2 x Vacancies for 25 hours per week, school term-time only:
Pro rata equivalent salary: £13,979 to £14,198
1 x Vacancy 22.5 hours per week, school term-time only
Pro rata equivalent salary: £12,581 to £12,779
These roles are available on a permanent basis.
Why join us?
Hours: School term-time only: Two roles 25 hours per week, One role 22.5 hours per week
Location: Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
CTOT, the Council’s in-house Transport Team, are looking to recruit for Passenger Assistants.
This is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role and you will contribute to the delivery providing transport for mainstream and SEND pupils, delivering a quality service to our passengers. We are looking for compassionate, proactive people who can work as part of a team and react to challenges, whilst providing a high standard of passenger safety and care throughout the journey. Experience of working with children is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given. You must be able to keep accurate records. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; full training, and uniform is provided.
All contracts offered are Monday to Friday, term time only on a split shift basis (approx. 07.15-09.30 and 14.30-16.45).
We are advertising for 3 Passenger Assistants. Please see below breakdown of hours and pro rata equivalent salary:
2 x Vacancies for 25 hours per week, school term-time only:
Pro rata equivalent salary: £13,979 to £14,198
1 x Vacancy 22.5 hours per week, school term-time only
Pro rata equivalent salary: £12,581 to £12,779
These roles are available on a permanent basis.
Why join us?
- A lifestyle you won’t find elsewhere – Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You’ll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tricia Wilkinson by email at tricia.wilkinson@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026
- Interview date: week commencing 25 May 2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council