Position: Home to School Transport Facilitator
About the Role
Working Hours
: 35 hours per week
Contract Type
:
Permanent - Full time
Additional Payments
:
Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date
: 13 November 2025
This role is subject to
:
- Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User, which means car journeys may be necessary on occasion but are not essential to the role. If you drive, you must hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for work, as well as provide all appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have a policy on the Employment of Offenders, available on request.
Located within the Access and Sufficiency Department, the Home to School Transport Service has recently been redesigned to create a modern, forward-focused service with the needs of children and young people at the heart of all we do. There is no better time to join this team and contribute to providing this essential service.
The Council has a statutory duty to provide travel solutions for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Requests for travel solutions need to be processed, assessed and the appropriate solution offered for the individual.
The HTST Facilitator is responsible for supporting front line staff that support children and young people to access education daily. The team is an essential link between Manchester City Council and all schools and academies across the city to support an integrated and accessible education offer.
About the Candidate
Could you contribute to the successful outcome of children s education?
Do you have qualities such as high levels of organisation, analytical and planning skills?
Do you have a proven track record in meeting deadlines and producing high quality outcomes for children and young people?
If you have excellent management skills, the ability to manage and organise a large staff team and make structured, evidence-based decisions, then our HTST Facilitator role might be the one for you.
About Us
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We own it and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension - Enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with options to top up benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Enhanced family leave options to provide time to bond with a new-born or support your family.
- Brilliant perks - Discounts on shop, holidays, days out, phone contracts, cycle to work, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - Access to learning opportunities, workshops, training, apprenticeships and qualifications, with a thorough onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - Commitment to secure, flexible work and fairness; pay reviewed annually; recognition of trade unions; health and wellbeing support.
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