Road Safety and Sustainable Travel Assistant
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How You'll Make a Difference
As a Road Safety Assistant, you will work in the Road Safety and Sustainable Travel team to deliver road safety and sustainable travel education into specific schools, helping increase walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to and from school.
You will make a difference to children and their families by encouraging physical activity which will improve road safety and air quality outside schools and promote healthier lifestyles.
What You Will Be Doing
* Deliver sustainable travel workshops to children, presenting in school assemblies, classrooms and online.
* Book schools for interventions and distribute resources across South Gloucestershire.
* Act as a bridge between schools and the Lead Road Safety Officer, assisting schools to gain Modeshift STARS accreditation and promote active and sustainable travel.
* Attend public road safety events, regional and national conferences, and promote road safety and sustainable travel messages.
What We Need From You
* NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
* Experience delivering training to school pupils and community members.
* Ability to work alone and within a team to plan, organise and control work activities.
* Good communication skills with children, young people, the public and key stakeholders.
* Understanding of active travel behaviour change strategies is desirable.
What You Need To Know
* Salary will be prorated to hours worked.
* Term‑time only, 38 weeks per year.
* Working pattern Thursday and Friday with initial flexibility for training.
* Required DBS check.
* Travel throughout the authority; must have a full, valid driving licence and vehicle access.
How a Career At South Gloucestershire Council Is Different
* Generous annual leave (pro rata) and staff wellbeing support.
* Access to staff discounts (eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure).
* Flexible working to support work/life balance.
* Recognition of diverse staff; promoted on merit.
* Focus on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
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To view the full job description, please click this link: Road Safety Assistant – Job Description
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