Senior Transport Safeguarding Officer

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This permanent role has a starting salary of £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

Our team operates in a flexible, hybrid style with a combination of office and home working – or wherever you feel most productive. 

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Transport Safeguarding Officer to join our fantastic Contracts and Controls team. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and training with regular guidance, support and performance conversations with your Team Leader; we want you to feel confident and capable in your role.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the team

As a Senior Transport Safeguarding Officer you will be part of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and will join our Contracts and Controls team who are responsible for ensuring all transport contracted through the Surrey School Transport & Assessment Team meets with the Council's policies, is appropriately licensed and approved.

We provide specialist and technical advice on all matters relating to safeguarding processes, DBS & clearance processes, the licensing of transport personnel and the use of associated equipment to ensure the safe transportation of a wide range of council customers, including children/young people with SEND going to school or college, and vulnerable adults going to day centres.

About the role

In this role you will report into the Travel & Assessment Contracts Manager and be one of 6 Officers within the team.

As a first point of contact for service providers and stakeholders, the work you do will be vital. You will provide a high quality service and be responsible for assessing the suitability of transport personnel, manage the authorise clearance process, and manage and investigate any safeguarding concerns to protect clients transported on the Council's contracts.

Please note this role is community centric and will require regular travel to visit schools/operators within the community. Therefore you must have the ability and willingness to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Shortlisting criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience of working within transport planning and or a contract compliance environment
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required
• An ability to plan effectively

Contact us 

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Clare Wiggin via email at clare.wiggin@surreycc.gov.uk or Keith Baxter-Russell via email at keith.baxterrussell@surreycc.gov.uk

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02.05.2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our Values 

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. 

 Our Commitment 

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. 

 We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.