Travel Assistance Officer
REQ01078
Employer – Trafford Council
Address – Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF
Salary – £24,799 - £26,317 per annum
Salary Grade – Band 5
Working Pattern – Shift
Working hours – 36.25 hours per week
Contract type – Permanent
Closing date – 29/09/2019
Interview date – TBC

Trafford Children, Families and Wellbeing service is building a better and safer future for children and young people in Trafford. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse and skilled workforce to support children, young people and their families.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Travel Co-ordination Officer within the Trafford Travel Co-ordination Unit.

Working on a geographical basis you will be expected to co-ordinate travel assistance and provision of transport for children, young people and adults. Working with external transport providers and key stakeholders in education, health and social care you will line manage passenger assistants who service a number of schools, colleges and social care providers.

With experience of working in a service that supports children, families and vulnerable adults with a range of complex needs you will have a sound understanding of a sensitive and complex area of work.

You will have knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities and be able to demonstrate insight into the issues facing children and the families of children with SEND.

With strong communication and assessment skills you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with passenger assistants, families, contractors and other professionals.

If you are enthusiastic and a strong team player with supervisory experience and want to improve the quality of life outcomes for children and young people with SEND we’d love to hear from you.

The Children, Families and Wellbeing Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours as the office is open from 7.00 am until 5.00 pm (operated on a Rota system)