Independent Travel Training Officer

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months maternity cover. Job share roles are considered.  

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and young people to join our Independent Travel Training Team. Our team sits within the Home to School Travel (HTST) service, which aims to support children and young people to travel to school/college in the most independent and inclusive way possible, in line with the Council’s statutory duties.

The Independent Travel Training programme supports children and young people in education to build the confidence and skills to enable them to travel independently to their education provision and be better prepared for the transition into further education and/or employment.

You will provide one to one sessions with children and young people to enable them to access their point of education independently by use of public transport and support them to develop vital life skills, such as social interaction and problem solving, that will be essential for independent travel beyond education and into adulthood.

You will build positive relationships with schools and colleges by delivering classroom-based sessions to small numbers of pupils.

We would be delighted to receive your application if you have the skills and experience to work with us.  We believe this to be an exciting opportunity to deliver change and make a real difference directly for children and families.

You will need to be flexible when working one-to-one with children and young people, often working with early start times and later finish times. Flexible working is available. 

Please note that the role involves travelling to various locations throughout the city using public transport as well as by foot. A free travel pass will be provided.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Kelly Emery: kelly.emery@bristol.gov.uk & Emma Taylor: Emma.taylor@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.