At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transitions for young people into adulthood, ensuring quality and person-centred planning.
- Company: Join a dedicated Adult Social Care Management Team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and multi-agency collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the future for young people and families while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult social care and transitions.
The predicted salary is between 57881 - 57881 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: NJC Grade H4 SCP 41-46 £52,413 - £57,881 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026 at 23:59
We are seeking an experienced and motivated social work professional to join our Adult Social Care Management Team as the Preparing for Adulthood and Transitions Operational Lead. This is a key leadership opportunity in adult social care to shape and drive high quality transitions for young people moving into adulthood. You will ensure early, person-centred planning from Year 9, working alongside Children’s Services, Education, Health, and partner agencies to deliver seamless, outcome focused transitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight of the transitions pathway, ensuring timely and lawful Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding.
- Lead on quality assurance of practice, ensuring robust and defensible decision-making across Care Act and Mental Capacity Act processes.
- Drive performance, manage demand, and ensure safe allocation and oversight of caseloads.
- Promote co-production with young people and families, supporting independence and positive life outcomes.
- Strengthen multi-agency working and represent Adult Social Care at strategic and operational forums.
- Support workforce development through reflective supervision, guidance, and practice leadership.
You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with:
- Significant experience in adult social care and transitions work
- Strong knowledge of Care Act, SEND, safeguarding, and MCA/DoLS
- Proven leadership, quality assurance, and performance management skills
- Experience of working across complex multi-agency environments
- A passion for improving outcomes for young people and families
At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed.
