W e b s it e: w w w . b e x l e y ct . c o. u k
C o m m u n i t y T r a n s p o r t F o r G r o u p s & I n d i v i d u a l s E m a i l: e n q u ir i e s @ b e x l e yc t . c o. u k
O f f i c e 9
T h a m e s R o a d D e p ot
T h a m e s R o a d
D A 1 5 Q J
T e l: 0 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 3 3
Independent Travel Trainer Reports to the Independent Travel Training Manager:
Job Description
About BATS Group
BATS Community Transport Scheme is first and foremost a Charity supporting social needs in the
community. BATS are committed to ensuring the accessibility requirements to the most vulnerable
in our community so that they can access jobs, education, social networking, including vital services
such as hospital appointments and shopping,
We deliver a wide range of transport services – from Transport for London Dial a Ride to special
educational needs transport, from social care transport to Hop n shop services, to day trips out.
From transport training MIDAS, PATS, and Travel Training.
Job summary
To provide training support to clients with special educational needs or social adult care clients, to
enable clients to travel independently, safely, and confidently to and from schools, colleges, or day
services. Ensuring the clients safely and overall wellbeing is paramount during training. Manage day
to day relationships between the service, schools, families, and careers, ensuring good positive
communication, accurate reporting safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the clients, to
promote and maintain the reputation of the service to a high standard.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
At times you will be required to work across other boroughs.
A C o m p a n y L i m i t e d B y G u a r a n t e e
R e g i s t e r e d C h a r i t y N o . 1 1 0 6 4 4 0
C o m p a n y N o . 0 4 3 7 4 8 1 0
V A T R e g i s t r a t i o n N o . 9 1 1 9 0 7 4 3 5
Facebook: Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme
Twitter: @BATS_CT
W e b s it e: w w w . b e x l e y ct . c o. u k
C o m m u n i t y T r a n s p o r t F o r G r o u p s & I n d i v i d u a l s E m a i l: e n q u ir i e s @ b e x l e yc t . c o. u k
O f f i c e 9
T h a m e s R o a d D e p ot
T h a m e s R o a d
D A 1 5 Q J
T e l: 0 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 3 3
Job purpose
Key responsibility
Travel Training
• Communicate and work with parents/ carers to ensure readiness for training
• Undertake the training plan, reporting to the manager, attend weekly update meetings, to
demonstrate progress or high light concerns.
• Keep clear and accurate daily progress reports including next steps that are sent to the
manager daily.
• Conduct route and risk assessments for each individual client.
• Provide support & guidance to clients in preparation for training.
• Establish collaborative relationships with other professions such as school, safer transport
police, health care staff, travel, and transit staff.
• Attending red bus day workshops, parents’ evenings, and other events such as these
• Teach a range of skills including but not limited to route planning, pedestrian skills, transit
skills, personal safety, strategies in coping in an emergency relating to life skills
• Provide learning materials and additional support to promote success, including learning
modules.
• Complete parent recorded meetings to monitor progress and updates
• Provide case studies and examples to support learning and evaluate the service
• Provide good customer service.
Stakeholder management / engagement
• Promotion of the service within schools, parent groups, police, bus companies and other
stakeholders as necessary
• Support any promotional materials including the communication, marketing, and production
• Assist with case studies for the website and content to engage learners, carers, and
stakeholders
• Comply with all Health and safety processes
• Comply with safeguarding reporting procedures
A C o m p a n y L i m i t e d B y G u a r a n t e e
R e g i s t e r e d C h a r i t y N o . 1 1 0 6 4 4 0
C o m p a n y N o . 0 4 3 7 4 8 1 0
V A T R e g i s t r a t i o n N o . 9 1 1 9 0 7 4 3 5
Facebook: Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme
Twitter: @BATS_CT
W e b s it e: w w w . b e x l e y ct . c o. u k
C o m m u n i t y T r a n s p o r t F o r G r o u p s & I n d i v i d u a l s E m a i l: e n q u ir i e s @ b e x l e yc t . c o. u k
O f f i c e 9
T h a m e s R o a d D e p ot
T h a m e s R o a d
D A 1 5 Q J
T e l: 0 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 3 3
Personal motivation
• Undertake all training and development activities as required
• Attend weekly meetings to provide support and guidance and supervision meetings face to
face
• Contribute to peer support, sharing good practice, policy updates team building and
communication
Skills & Experience:
• Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with people with disabilities and families from a
range of backgrounds
• Strong communication skills across diverse audiences
• Understanding the needs and requirements of people with a learning disability or physical
disability
• Keeping accurate recording and reporting tasks using both written and templated on I pads
• Confident in working independently
• Ability to use and navigate public transport with confidence
• Ability to follow written policies and procedures
• Ability to use online journey planning, mapping, and routing to follow travel plans
• A patient and friendly manner, to be able to remain calm in situations
• Working outdoors in all weathers
• Working dynamically and thinking on your feet
• Ability to problem solve
• A willingness to work flexibly in response to changing clients’ need
A full enhanced DBS check is required and two references.
A C o m p a n y L i m i t e d B y G u a r a n t e e
R e g i s t e r e d C h a r i t y N o . 1 1 0 6 4 4 0
C o m p a n y N o . 0 4 3 7 4 8 1 0
V A T R e g i s t r a t i o n N o . 9 1 1 9 0 7 4 3 5
Facebook: Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme
Twitter: @BATS_CT
O f f i c e 9
T h a m e s R o a d D e p ot
T h a m e s R o a d
D A 1 5 Q J
T e l: 0 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 3 3
W e b s it e: w w w . b e x l e y ct . c o. u k
C o m m u n i t y T r a n s p o r t F o r G r o u p s & I n d i v i d u a l s E m a i l: e n q u ir i e s @ b e x l e yc t . c o. u k
When applying for a DBS check, we require the employee to pay £20.00 towards the initial
application.
Once 6 months service has successfully been completed £20.00 will be refunded to you in your
salary.
A C o m p a n y L i m i t e d B y G u a r a n t e e
R e g i s t e r e d C h a r i t y N o . 1 1 0 6 4 4 0
C o m p a n y N o . 0 4 3 7 4 8 1 0
V A T R e g i s t r a t i o n N o . 9 1 1 9 0 7 4 3 5
Facebook: Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme
Twitter: @BATS_CT
