Head of SEND Travel Assistance

1 month ago


London, UK, United Kingdom LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH-6 Full time

Head of SEND Travel Assistance

PO5: starting salary £51,099 per annum

Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

This post is strategically and operationally responsible for the commissioning, brokering and delivery of all aspects of travel assistance for eligible Lambeth residents.

To be accountable for the SEND Travel budget, totalling in excess of £5 Million, forecasting spend and regularly reviewing arrangements to ensure efficiencies are sourced wherever possible. Ensuring that any savings plan actions are being followed and targets met.

To be responsible for ensuring that travel assistance arrangements for children and young persons with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are made effectively and efficiently, ensuring existing arrangements are continuously reviewed and sustainable travel options are promoted and adopted where appropriate as the Council’s preferred options for travel assistance.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre
  • Trade Union Membership

Application Process:

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. When uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, please remove your personal details.

Please use the ‘Cover Letter’ link to upload your Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the personal specification.

You must upload a Supporting Statement and CV for your application to be considered.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive an overwhelming response

Job Description & Person Specification

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November at 11:59pm

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.


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