Travel Trainer
Travel Trainer
The Travel Trainer will deliver and manage travel training programs to empower learners with disabilities to achieve independent travel. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate records, and promoting the values and ethos of the College.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Training Delivery:
● Deliver travel training to a range of learners through preparation, research, and liaison with colleagues, parents, carers, or guardians.
● Enable and empower learners to achieve a specific level of competency for independent travel within agreed timescales.
● Demonstrate learning strategies appropriate for individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and/or with other disabilities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Promote College Values:
● Promote the aims and ethos of the College within both the teaching and learning context and the broader corporate life.
● Be a role model for positive behaviour, demonstrating College values in daily interactions with students and colleagues.
● Contribute to creating a positive learning environment, ensuring students’ development, well-being, and independence.
Assessment and Documentation:
● Manage and organise caseloads, timetables, and referrals.
● Assess and record individual learner achievements against agreed targets, action plans, and EHCP criteria.
● Undertake route assessments, complete risk assessments, and plan routes, implementing control measures for learner safety.
● Maintain accurate records of activities on Databridge.
Communication and Reporting:
● Complete correspondence and written reports within agreed timescales for parents, carers, guardians, and Local Authorities.
● Act as a point of contact for parents/carers/guardians regarding travel training progress.
● Provide information, support, and training to QAC learners and contribute to the success of the Rehabilitation and Travel Training Team.
Collaboration and Support:
● Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners, ensuring their health and safety.
● Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality support for students with a range of disabilities. (Parents Evenings)
● Develop and maintain links with other professionals involved in student support, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Behavioural Teams, and Speech and Language Therapists.
● Implement and follow behaviour support strategies, liaising with student support colleagues and attending relevant training updates.
Professional Development and Compliance:
● Participate in ongoing staff development to enhance knowledge of disabilities and relevant communication methods.
● Adhere to the College’s Health and Safety Policy and all other policies and procedures.
● Act in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
● Maintain CPD, undertake appropriate training, and perform other duties as agreed with the RATT Support Area Manager.
General Duties:
● Attend team and service meetings as required.
● Participate in regular supervision, performance reviews, and appraisals to develop and improve practice.
● Engage in individual or collaborative research and consultative work as relevant to the area of work.
● Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
Qualifications and Skills:
● Hold relevant qualifications in Maths and English.
● Display good interpersonal skills with learners and staff, command professional respect, and work to a high professional standard.
● Be well-organised, reliable, and able to manage caseloads effectively.
Work Conditions:
● Full-time (37 hours a week, 41 weeks a year- negotiable) On the very odd occasion (rarely)- including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet learner needs.
● The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post, requiring a flexible approach.
Safeguarding:
● Comply with Safeguarding guidelines; all appointees must have a DBS check and two references.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Travel Trainer will significantly contribute to the empowerment and independence of visually impaired learners, ensuring their safe and effective travel training within the College’s supportive framework.
Benefits
● Access to on site car parking
● Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
● Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
● 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
● Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
● QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
● BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
● Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
● Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
● Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage● 5% discount on National Express West Midlands bus passes at
● Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
● Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
● Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
● Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
● Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
● Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
● Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
● On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
● Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
● Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.
About Queen Alexandra Charity
Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) provides education, residential support, community services and enterprises in support of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Education is provided through a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs. Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high.
We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources. In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.
Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly.
Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group, LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).
Education is provided through a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs. Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high.
We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources. In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.
Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly.
Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group, LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).
All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments.
QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.
QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.
We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC’s achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.
As Leaders in Diversity which drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and diverse team.
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