Officer (SEN & Social Care Transport)

This role is primarily focused on allocating children and vulnerable adults to contracted coaches, minibuses, and taxis, and procuring these forms of transport where they don't exist or if contracts have ended. The team also offer direct travel payments to parents or season tickets on the public bus service. There is a strong customer focus to the role, dealing with contractors, schools, social care establishment and most importantly the passengers and families involved , many of whom are vulnerable., Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

This is an exciting time to join the Service - with the council investing in a new Independent Travel Training Programme supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to increase their independence in preparation for adulthood, being one of the first authorities to have real time information for school transport contracts and embracing active travel across the whole service. Theres lots of opportunity to be part of shaping a modern and progressive service supported by passionate and enthusiastic councillors making a positive impact on residents and users of Oxfordshires network.