Travel Assistance Assessment Officer
Havering
£24.24/hr
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Travel Assistance Assessment Officer in the Havering area. 3 - 6 months contract.
Main purpose of the Job/Key objectives:
The post holder will act as the dedicated liaison officer within the Council and supports with the delivery of travel assistance to residents, which includes:
* Providing personalised travel solutions to residents
* Ensuring people receive a good service and are supported as necessary
* Promoting the welfare and independence of children, young people and their families
* Building positive relationships with families and developing community cohesion
* Progressing partnerships with external organisations including schools, colleges and local charities
* Promoting sustainable ways of working and delivering support
Job context:
1. The postholder reports to: Senior Commissioner and Project Manager
2. The postholder has no line management responsibility.
3. The postholder will be required to work:
* 36 hours per week
* Occasionally outside 'normal' office hours/as required to meet the needs of the community
Experience:
1. Experiencing of working alongside and supporting individuals or families from a variety of backgrounds, and with varying abilities, strengths and needs, in a positive, person-centered way
2. Experience of developing and undertaking strengths-based eligibility assessments, positive risk assessments or reviews
3. Experience of working with individuals and organisations to find solutions to complex issues
4. Experience of working constructively and sympathetically with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents/guardians
5. Experience or knowledge of working in travel assistance provision and relevant legislation, policy and statutory guidance
Skills:
* Possess a strong understanding and commitment to building independence in children and young people
* Have excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and nurture relationships and partnerships with a range of people and organisations at a personal, service and community level
* Able to work sympathetically and constructively with children, young people or adults within a social care context
* Able to set own goals, manage own work and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, using initiative and exercising judgement
