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Grade D - £45,091 - £51,356
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
The role is hybrid; however the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
Job Purpose
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Independent Travel Training Team Lead to oversee and drive the performance of our dedicated team within The Independent Travel Training Team in the Children and Young People's Travel Service (CYPTS). In this pivotal role, you’ll help lead the Independent Travel Trainers, ensuring that essential travel services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
* You will work in partnership with our schools, colleges, social workers, and families.
* You will lead and support the delivery of risk assessments and journey planning, ensuring they are correctly assessed and reviewed for children and young persons.
* You will deliver and mentor Open Awards Level 2 travel training qualification to internal and external stakeholders.
* You will monitor risk assessment outcomes to ensure the Council’s statutory duty is fulfilled in the undertaking of home to school travel assessments, planning of travel solutions and reviews for eligible children and young people through our appeals process.
Qualifications
* Good knowledge of SEND and experience of working with children and/or young people.
* Experience leading a team of Independent Travel Trainers undertaking applications and risk assessments for children and young people accessing travel assistance through CYPTS.
Application Requirements
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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