Further to this, the Senior Transport Officer will take the lead in reviewing existing transport services to identify and implement eligibility reviews to maximise capacity.
The Senior Transport Officer will have a passion and practical knowledge of supporting individuals with SEND, and tailoring Positive Behaviour Support strategies to meet individual needs.
You will have experience in leading a team, with a record of delivering service improvement and identifying and implementing effective processes.
Strong communication skills will be essential in this role to bring all the key people together in delivering the right service and support.
Strong IT skills and the ability to analyse data to determine strategies will be essential.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions: create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents, and businesses, and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 - £36,363 per annum.
37 hours per week.
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Our service runs from Monday to Friday, and while there is a degree of flexibility, the team is expected to work between the core business hours of 7 am to 5 pm.
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