Transition Social Worker (Youth Voice)

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29.06.2025

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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us.

As part of the new Transitions Team, we have the opportunity to offer a 18 month fixed term contract as a Transition Social Worker (Youth Voice), sitting within the SEND Service in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

This role is one that may be of interest to someone with a background in Social care, working directly with young people who have SEND needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner. The post holder will ensure that the outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with Special Educational Needs are maximised by working to improve a young persons’; quality of life, school absences, social care needs, personal autonomy and involvement in further education and employment, independent living and community inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult or children\’s social care and those passionate about young people\’s transition to adulthood.

Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 18 months Business area Education Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £44,799 (G8.49) Salary to £48,932 (G8.52) Hours 37 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 02/07/2025 Job Reference 1970 Documents

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us.

Transition Social Worker (Youth Voice)

As part of the new Transitions Team, we have the opportunity to offer a 18 month fixed term contract as a Transition Social Worker (Youth Voice), sitting within the SEND Service in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

This role is one that may be of interest to someone with a background in Social care, working directly with young people who have SEND needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner. The post holder will ensure that the outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with Special Educational Needs are maximised by working to improve a young persons’; quality of life, school absences, social care needs, personal autonomy and involvement in further education and employment, independent living and community inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult or children\’s social care and those passionate about young people\’s transition to adulthood.

Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 18 months Business area Education Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £44,799 (G8.49) Salary to £48,932 (G8.52) Hours 37 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 02/07/2025 Job Reference 1970 Documents

About the role

As a Transition Social Worker (Youth voice) for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for:

Please note this is a hybrid working role, including a mixture of home and office working. The interviews will take place in person at Maidenhead Town Hall.

For further information about this role, please contact Joanne Dixon by email for an informal discussion.

About you

To be a Transition Social Worker for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people as well as demonstrating the following points:

Qualifications

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey,

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month.Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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