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Fixed Term post for 2 years Working at schools and colleges throughout Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County
The successful applicant will provide travel training for young people with SEN and/or disabilities travelling between home and school. The Independent travel trainer will liaise with schools, families, the SEN team and young people to develop travel and safety plans for young people currently travelling to school on dedicated transport. The prospective postholder will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with SEN, assessing risks for young people and will need to be adept at communicating with a diverse range of people. A demonstrable knowledge of public transport in and around Nottingham and experience of the difficulties young people face with regard to public transport would be a benefit. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and assessing risk - Ability to remain calm in all circumstances and be proactive in finding solutions to situations that arise during training sessions - Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and be sensitive to, the needs and issues facing young people with special educational needs and disabilities - Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and instil confidence with young people, their families and schools For informal enquiries please contact Laraine Reckless on 0115 876 4665 or email Laraine.reckless@nottinghamcity.gov.uk This post is the subject to a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity Supervising Social Worker – 2.5 posts available Fostering Post 1 - 1 x Permanent - 37 hours Post 2 - 1 x Permanent - 18.5 hours Post Adoption Support Post 3 - 1 x Permanent - 37 hours Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Are you resilient, motivated and committed to making a difference to our citizens? If you are enthusiastic, energetic and looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a diverse and vibrant city, then why not join our supportive team at Nottingham City Council. You will be part of a friendly, hard-working team, committed to ensuring that children get the best chances in life. You will benefit from supportive and proactive management and a genuine commitment to you and your career development. You will also have access to a full package of benefits and rewards including an award winning employee benefits scheme offering an incredible range of discounts to help your salary go further, family friendly policies, local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, generous annual leave entitlement, colleague support networks, our Going the Extra Mile recognition scheme and much more. See the attached Colleague Total Rewards brochure for details of the full package. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS - A Professionally recognised qualification in Social Work and current HCPC or equivalent registration. -Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislation, statutory guidance, policy and procedural framework which informs child care, safeguarding and child protection practice across all agencies. Possession of a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel both inside and outside the council area as required is needed. For informal enquiries, or if you would like to visit us, meet the team and get a feel for working at Nottingham City Council, please contact Gareth Dakin – AQA Principal Manager – Fostering by email gareth.dakin@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or telephone 01158765560 These posts are subject to a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity Interviews will be taking place week commencing 13th July
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