At a Glance
- Tasks: Create risk assessments and ensure safe transport for children with special needs.
- Company: Join Warwickshire County Council, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Work from home with opportunities to visit schools and collaborate with a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Experience with special educational needs and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Warwickshire County Council, WCC, has an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking for a challenge to help deliver a safe and compliant home to school transport service. They must be capable of working as a team and as an individual.
About The Role
This role is within Warwickshire County Council’s Home to School Transport Service in the Specialist Transport Risk Assessment Team. The role entails creating risk assessments based on individual needs, dealing with day‑to‑day issues on specialist transport around health and safety, gathering information regarding safe walking routes, inspecting our operators and delivering PATS (passenger assistant training standards). Experience of working with children and/or adults with special educational needs is essential. You will be part of a team of six specialist transport risk assessors.
You will predominantly be working from home, however there is the option to work in several WCC locations while also visiting education establishments when required or the role allows.
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants.
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre‑engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
To discuss the role or have any questions, please contact Tom Duxbury (STRA and ITT Team Lead).
Closing date: Midnight on 6th July. Interview date: 13/07/26 and 14/07/26.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
Specialist Transport Risk Assessor in Warwick employer: WMJobs
Warwickshire County Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where diversity is celebrated. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.
