Transport Solutions Assistant needed in West Bridgford, £13.47ph PAYE - Reference: OR12889 To support the delivery of a wide range of specialised transport, including specialist home to school transport, Youth offending, CFCS, Adult Social Care and Respite short breaks providing solutions for internal and external clients. To monitor contract performance, including site visits and to investigate issues reported by service users or clients. To ensure that National and client safeguarding and child protection measures are followed. To be responsible for the procurement and evaluation of best value ad-hoc transport for client departments. To be responsible for the evaluation of Direct Travel Assistance Payments (DTAP) to parents and carers To review and analyse contract performance and practice against agreed specification or service level agreements and to assist in service reviews and wider opportunities for efficiency savings including site visits across the County To identify savings where ad hoc contracts may be converted to longer term contracts generating savings through efficient procurement To be responsible for ensuring all service users have a certified Transport Care Plan where required through liaison with care professionals and schools Assess service development opportunities in conjunction with colleagues, clients, members of the public and other stakeholders Using bespoke software systems to maintain accurate financial and client information and to create reports as required. To verify payments to suppliers and clients and to monitor revenue returns where appropriate. To support the Transport Officers in delivering the service priorities and to deputise for the Officers when required. To deal directly with clients and suppliers with a high level of customer care. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.