Independent Travel Trainer (support) - JD October 2012.pdf - Merton ...

MERTON MENCAPIndependent Travel TrainerJob DescriptionTitle:Responsible to:Hours:Salary:Place of Work:Independent Travel TrainerThe Lead Independent Travel Trainer, in the first instance, and theOperations ManagerAs agreed£13 per hour£7 per hour for training, supervisions and meetingsVarious - all based in MertonJob PurposeTo promote and deliver programmes of independent travel training to young people (students) witha learning disability, in order to support them to become independent travellers for identifiedjourneys.Responsibilities/activities/dutiesTo work within Merton Mencap’s standards, policies and procedures and code of conduct,in particular policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding children and vulnerableadults, health and safety practice and equal opportunitiesTo work with parent carers to promote the travel training programme and to gain theirsupportTo provide practical assistance and training to students with a learning disability, enablingthem to develop road safety and travel skills on a specific route to and from our projectsand activities or other agreed destination.To regularly monitor and evaluate students’ progress and keep accurate records of thisprogressTo conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to maintain good safetyprocedures for young people while out in the communityTo liaise with parents, carers and line manager to update them on the progress of studentsTo attend relevant meeting with other agencies, as requiredTo work flexibly, as agreed with the Operations Manager, to ensure programme objectivesare delivered effectivelyIndependent Travel Trainer – JD October 2012 AW

To complete any relevant paperwork connected to the projectTo participate in planned supervision meetings, as requiredTo undertake any training consistent with the postTo undertake any other duties consistent with the postIndependent Travel Trainer – JD October 2012 AW