Job reference REQ00000018431 Date posted 30/05/2025 Application closing date 22/06/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £35,235 - £36,124 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Independent Travel Training Officer - CMB1827e
Job description
Independent Travel Training Officer - CMB1827e
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Salary: £35,235 - £36,124 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary until March 2027
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about helping young people gain confidence and independence?
Cumberland Council are looking for a dedicated Independent Travel Training Officer to lead and deliver a new travel training programme for children and young people with additional needs. In this rewarding role, you’ll work one-to-one with young people, planning safe travel routes, delivering bespoke training, and supporting them to travel independently to school or college.
We’re looking for someone with experience supporting young people with SEND, strong communication skills, and a person-centred approach. You’ll need a full driving licence and the ability to work flexibly across the Cumberland area. In return, you’ll join a supportive team making a real difference in young lives - helping them build essential life skills and confidence for the future.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.
Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sara McHale by email at sara.mchale@cumbria.gov.uk .
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 22 nd June 2025
Interview date:TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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