Independent Travel Training Officer - WMF3167e

Independent Travel Training Officer - WMF3167e

Job description

Location: to be agreed with the successful candidate within Westmorland and Furness Council’s footprint - Penrith, Kendal or Barrow

Contract Type: x2 Fixed term positions

Hours: 37 per week

About this opportunity

The Integrated Home to School Transport Team are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated person to join the team delivering Westmorland & Furness Council’s Independent Travel Training offer.

If you are an excellent communicator and have experience of supporting and mentoring young people with additional needs and learning difficulties in an education setting, are experienced in planning and implementing risk assessments for activities we want to hear from you.

This person-centred role brings with it the opportunity to see young people flourish and learn new skills and use your passion and commitment to training and supporting our young people gain in confidence, problem solving abilities and essential life skills.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue with our comprehensive service transformation for the Integrated Home to School Transport Team across the Westmorland and Furness authority footprint.

Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with education providers, council colleagues and families to identify children and young people with a variety of needs who are capable of being supported into independent travel through a programme of bespoke training tailored to the individual.

Developing individual travel training and personal safety plans for identified young people and delivering the training on a 1:1 basis which includes planning and assess their route to best support them and use a stepped approach to develop and assess their skills at each stage.

Liaising directly with the parent/carers of each young person during their training to provide reassurance and progress updates.

To complete a final report on each trainee detailing the route trained, any challenges or perceived potential future issues.

The role will require daily travel across Westmorland and Furness Council area to work with young people, facilitate their journeys and to attend meetings and school/college visits.

The role will also support wider contract compliance measures as part of the team’s contract management arrangements.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

If you would like more information about the role then please contact Transport Lead on 07776514814 or rebecca.thompson2@cumbria.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interview date:14th October 2026 , South Lakeland House

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.