Job Description
Who we are:
Cali (Care and Learn Ireland) combines both a Day Service and formal Learning for young adults with a severe to profound intellectual disability
JOB TITLE: TRANSPORT ESCORT
2 roles available
1 Full Time position
1 Part time position
In addition to the below listed duties the Escort will undertake other duties pertaining to the role as may be decided/ directed by the Cali Centre Manager and/ or the CEO and/ or as may be dictated by the needs of the Employer. It is expected that the Escort will on his/her own initiative, identify tasks/ duties that need to be carried out as part of the role subject to the authorisation of the Centre Manager/ CEO as appropriate.
The duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive
The Escort must:
1. Ensure that s/he is on the centre transport at the time of the first pick-up and last set down.
2. Is responsible for the safety of passengers when opening and closing doors prior to "stop" and "move off".
3. Assist passengers to board and alight safely from the vehicle.
4. Ensure that all passengers are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses engaged where provided and as applicable.
5. Ensure that each passenger is received by a designated responsible person at the set down point (where applicable).
6. Supervise the passengers travelling on Cali transport and to and from the transport into and out of the Cali premises.
7. Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the transport.
8. Act as liaison between the centre manager and/ or centre staff and/ or representatives/ carers when required i.e. conveyance of messages and letters.
9. Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
10. Be aware of individual disabilities of passengers on Cali transport and be briefed by the centre staff on how to deal with same i.e. epilepsy etc.
11. Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the centre manager from time to time.
12. Not leave the transport unless under exceptional circumstances.
13. Ensure that his/ her position on the transport is where maximum observation of the passengers is achieved.
14. Where applicable provide first aid treatment/ administer emergency rescue medications passengers.
15. Maintain and submit true and complete records of all journeys.
16. Report all concerns to the Cali centre manager/ Designated Officer where applicable.
17. Attend all training as required.
18. Attend staff meetings as required.
19. Adhere to Cali Driver and Escort Handbook and all Cali Centres policies & procedures.
Hourly Rate: €15 per hour
Duration: 6-month contract
Full Time Hours:
12- 15 hours per week – Approx 3 hours per day.
(The working hours are 1.5 hours in the morning starting at 8.30am – 10am and
1.5 hours in the afternoon starting at 3.30pm-5pm).
Part Time Hours:
6 hours per week (2 days) – Approx 3 hours per day
(The working hours are 1.5 hours in the morning starting at 8.30am – 10am and 1.5 hours in the afternoon starting at 3.30pm-5pm).
Initial hours are part-time, with the possibility of additional shifts depending on the needs of Cali.
Please note Cali is open all year round with some set closure dates for which annual leave must be used.
To apply please email your CV and 1 page cover letter to by 12pm on Friday 3rd October 2025.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person