Overview

Position Title: Transport Officer

Company: City Of Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, England, UK

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Plymouth City Council’s SEND School Transport Team. This is a senior officer post which will have specific responsibility for reviewing student entitlement and need for school transport, co-ordinating individual child risk assessments/health and safety reporting and working with families to identify alternative transport options.

Responsibilities:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to join Plymouth City Council’s SEND School Transport Team.
  • This is a senior officer post which will have specific responsibility for reviewing student entitlement and need for school transport, co-ordinating individual child risk assessments/health and safety reporting and working with families to identify alternative transport options.
  • The team provides transport for 800 children and young people (aged 3 – 25) with special needs on 200 taxis and minibuses each day.
  • The team is committed to providing safe, efficient and appropriate transport solutions to meet their needs.

Requirements:

  • The successful applicant will have experience of multi-agency working, excellent interpersonal, problem solving and IT skills.
  • They will also have a good knowledge and understanding of a range of Special Needs and how this impacts on families.
  • The person appointed will be required to work from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm on a rota basis to ensure the office is adequately covered during these times.
  • The post is based at Windsor House, however, the team are currently working from home.