Travel Assistance Assessment Officer - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 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:

The postholder reports to:
Senior Commissioner and Project Manager

The postholder has no line management responsibility.

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:

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
Experience of developing and undertaking strengths-based eligibility assessments, positive risk assessments or reviews
Experience of working with individuals and organisations to find solutions to complex issues
Experience of working constructively and sympathetically with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents/guardians
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 fastpaced environment, using initiative and exercising judgement