Metrofresh, Integrated Transport Unit and Road Safety
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 5, £12,187 - £13,725 per annum. £10.33 - £11.64 per hour
25 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year
Your role:
You will deliver individual travel training that builds the confidence and self-reliance of young people who may have a range of special educational or mobility needs. Working flexibly as part of a team and individually you will plan, prepare and deliver individual travel training within the framework of the Council’s home to school transport policy.
Through partnership working you will ensure the delivery of an excellent, high quality service to all service users and their families or carers.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people to share life skills that will enable them to travel independently giving them access to education, work and leisure activities.
You will have a natural ability to engage, influence and guide people as well as an understanding of child development and learning skills.
About us:
This is your opportunity to work with a team of highly dedicated staff who are passionate about independent travel training and the benefits it offers to young people.
Being part of this team and giving young people life skills that will enable them to access education, work and leisure activities and therefore delivering key service objectives will be enjoyable and fulfilling.
For an informal discussion about this role please email Michelle Owen, Road Safety Manager on
m.owen@wigan.gov.uk.
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Interview date: week commencing Monday 10 June 2019
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