Travel Trainers

Advert Information

Job Title:Travel Trainers
Location: Stevenage
Starting Salary: £25,524 with the opportunity to progress to £28,770 pa
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed Term

Main Work Base will be Stevenage but you will be travelling around the County.

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Job Duties:

Would you like to work with young people with additional needs to support them to develop their independence?

The Travel Training team work closely with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) attending schools and colleges to deliver an accredited programme which aims to provide young people with the skills to be able to travel independently from home to school/college.

The role requires working with young people with an EHCP at KS3 - KS5 who have been identified by the school/ college, from partner agencies and referrals and assigned by the line manager as pupils who will benefit from Travel Training.

Focus of the role;

• Identify and prioritise young people who are most likely to benefit from travel training.
• Ensure eligibility criteria is met and that they are suitable for the programme.
• The role requires accurate records of students’ progress and reporting to line manager.

To develops the travel training skills of the students, in the classroom and in the community, assisting students in class based and practical activities where applicable.

The role requires face to face meetings with families and 1:1 support with young people while out in the community. Excellent communication skills, empathy, patience and the ability to understand individual needs are vital attributes.

The role involves planning and managing your own caseload and work patterns whilst being supported by the Travel Trainer manager.

Evidence of previous experience of working with young people with SEND including monitoring development.

Evidence of previous experience in maintaining health and safety standard and safeguarding whilst working with people in the community

Demonstrable skills in keeping accurate records, and managing own workload to keep records up to date in line with deadlines.

The ability to communicate professionally via email, telephone and face to face with partner agencies, young people and their families is essential.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to sites across the county using your own mode of transport.

The Travel Training team is established and highly regarded within Hertfordshire and provides a consistent training programme. You can make a real difference to young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in helping them develop life changing skills which will enable them to develop their independence and confidence which can then enhance their social, educational and employment opportunities.

Additional Information

Closing Date: 26th May 2024
Interview Date: 13th June 2024

For an informal discussion and more information please contact : Stuart Scarrott stuart.scarrott1@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

Job Reference: HCC24828