6137 — Care escorts

What this occupation covers

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Typical duties

transports clients safely and securely between approved destinations

supports and secures chair bound clients

organises toilet and meal stops, as appropriate

supervises contact between parents and separated children

communicates with colleagues and maintains accurate records

supervises and accompanies children who are taking part in a theatrical, television or film production

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal qualifications, other than a clean driving licence with the appropriate classification for those who are driving in addition to escorting. DBS checks are mandatory for those working with vulnerable adults and/or children.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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