Transition Advocate (Young People and Adults)

Part Time: 21 Hours

About the Role

Life doesn't come with a guidebook, especially when you're navigating the transition into adulthood.

At Norwood, we're looking for a Transition Advocate for Young People & Adults to help young people, adults and their families navigate some of life's most important decisions with confidence.

Working across our Children & Family Services and Adult Services, you'll build trusted relationships with individuals and families, helping them understand their rights, explore their options, and access the support they need. Through independent advocacy, practical guidance and strengths-based coaching, you'll empower people to speak up, make informed decisions and build greater confidence, independence and belonging.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly developed service that places people, not systems, at the centre of every conversation.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you will make a real difference every day. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness is shown in how we care, respect shapes how we work together, belonging ensures everyone feels valued, and empowerment enables people to thrive.

We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who believes that the right support at the right time can change a person's future.

You may already work in advocacy, social care, education, health, community support or advice services and understand the challenges young people, adults and families can face when navigating complex systems and important life transitions.

You'll enjoy building trusted relationships, listening with empathy, and helping people understand their rights, explore their options and make informed decisions. You know how to explain complex information in a clear and practical way, giving people the confidence to speak up and take the next step.

You'll bring experience of supporting people through change, alongside a good understanding of adult social care, transition pathways and person-centred practice. You may also have knowledge of housing, health, employment, benefits or community services and understand how these services connect to improve people's lives.

Most importantly, you'll believe in empowering people rather than speaking for them. You'll be passionate about promoting choice, independence and inclusion, helping every person you support feel heard, respected and able to live their best life.

Your Day to Day

You'll:

• Build trusted relationships with young people, adults, families and carers.
• Support people through key life transitions, helping them understand their rights, choices and available support.
• Prepare individuals for meetings, reviews, assessments and important decisions, ensuring they feel confident to express their views.
• Provide practical guidance on adult social care, housing, health, education, employment, benefits and community services.
• Deliver strengths-based coaching that builds confidence, independence and self-advocacy.
• Facilitate workshops, drop-ins and group sessions that promote inclusion, wellbeing and community participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, local authorities, health professionals and community organisations to achieve the best outcomes.
• Help identify gaps in services and contribute to the continued development of Norwood's advocacy and transition support.