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Help Shape Our New Independent Travel Training Service

Sefton Council is excited to launch a new Independent Travel Training (ITT) Service and is looking for a passionate and motivated Travel Support Officers (Independent Travel Trainer) to join our Travel Support Team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering a new service that will support children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to build the confidence, skills and independence needed to travel safely within their community.

The Travel Support Team administers and delivers the Home to School Travel Support Policy on behalf of the Council. Alongside assessing eligibility and coordinating travel solutions, we are investing in Independent Travel Training to help young people develop lifelong travel skills and reduce reliance on commissioned transport where appropriate.

About the Role

As one of the first officers within our new Independent Travel Training service, you will have an opportunity to help shape the programme and make a real difference to the lives of young people across the borough.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assessing eligibility and travel support needs.
• Developing Travel Support Plans and undertaking risk assessments where required.
• Coordinating and delivering one-to-one and group-based Independent Travel Training.
• Supporting young people to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to travel independently using public transport, walking routes or cycling.
• Monitoring, recording and evaluating learner progress.
• Working closely with families, schools and partner agencies to support successful travel outcomes.
• Supporting the wider Travel Support Service, including maintaining records, handling enquiries.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about empowering young people to achieve greater independence and who enjoys working directly with individuals to help them overcome barriers and develop new skills.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who can build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals.

You will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of supporting individuals to develop confidence and practical life skills.
• Experience of collecting, maintaining and reporting information accurately.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Working with children and young people.
• Supporting people with SEND or disabilities.
• Education, youth work, social care or community-based services.
• Travel training, sustainable travel initiatives or home-to-school transport services.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the launch of an exciting new Independent Travel Training service.
• Help young people gain confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Work in a supportive and innovative team environment.
• Access training and professional development opportunities.
• Benefit from agile working arrangements and a public transport pass.

Join us and help shape a service that will empower young people to travel with confidence and independence.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 4^th September 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Thursday, 17^th September 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!