Job Description

About us

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An exciting and rewarding opportunity has come up in the People's Directorate, leading on developing and delivery of an in-house Independent Travel Training programme for children and young adults, including special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), assisting them to travel independently in order to access education, training, employment and/or day activity settings. This role will guide and support a team of Travel Trainers, ensuring robust risk management is in place and delivery of an effective high standard of service.


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The role

This role will lead on the planning, co-ordination and delivery of travel training, working directly and closely with children, young people and their parents/guardians, in order to design bespoke training programmes and courses that are reflective of their needs and aspirations.



As an ambassador for the travel training programme, you will be working with key stakeholders in schools, colleges, council services and health professionals, ensuring all programmes are fit for purpose and accessible for all children and young people.



You will oversee and support a team of Travel Trainers and ensure robust risk management and quality individual support plans are in place, ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people at all times.


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What's needed?

You will have a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and experience of designing and delivering a programme to children and young people. You will have experience of assessing a child/young persons needs and putting in place measurable and achievable targets, that encourage and support the development of skills towards independence. You will have experience of dealing with complex and challenging situations, with a solution focused approach, and will have a good knowledge of public transport.




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Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:


26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Flexible working
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Key Dates & Further Information

If you require any further information about the role or would like an informal chat regarding this project, please contact Kate Guise email: [email protected] Tel: 01925 442759



The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.



DBS clearance is required.


Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer