The Role:
Southwark currently gives travel assistance to children and young people with SEND and Independent Travel Training is an integral part of the modes of travel we offer. You will help us to provide the best possible service for these children/young people to help them achieve their potential and to be as independent as possible.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
We require enthusiastic, motivated qualified Independent Travel Trainers, who wish to join a committed team of individuals striving to assist our children and young people with SEND, according to their individual needs. You will be required to assist children and young people who go to establishments both in borough and out of borough and you must be available to assist them throughout term time, accompanying them in the mornings and afternoons. You will also be required to keep up to date paperwork on all aspects of the training and to attend meetings with the team and act as the liaison between the council, school and parents/carers with respect to Independent Travel Training.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 29/01/2024
Interview date: 08/02/2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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