Transitions Social Worker – Preparing for Adulthood (Mental Health)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £39,862 to Scale 34 - £45,091 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £41,771

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QG

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Make a difference at one of the most critical moments in a young person’s life. You’ll work alongside young people aged 16-18 (and beyond) with moderate to severe mental health needs, many of whom are neurodivergent or have dual diagnoses. Your focus will be to ensure that transitions are timely, person‑centred and legally robust, empowering young people and their families to prepare for adulthood with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and develop meaningful, strengths‑based support plans
• Navigate complex legal frameworks including DoLS, Court of Protection work, and Section 21A
• Work closely with children’s services, CAMHS, SEND, health, education and housing partners
• Support carers and families through periods of significant change
• Build trusting relationships with individuals who may be reluctant or anxious about adult services
• Champion a needs‑led, non‑oppressive, and rights‑based approach

Our service operates Monday to Friday, with occasional planned Saturdays, offering flexibility while keeping work‑life balance firmly in sight.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• ASYE completed, with substantial post‑qualifying experience in mental health and/or transitions
• Confident working with legislation, complexity and uncertainty
• Have an understanding of EHCPS
• Skilled at partnership working and clear professional decision‑making
• Someone who values reflective practice, supervision and continuous learning

Benefits

• A fair salary and benefits package
• Up to 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working and strong wellbeing support
• A comprehensive workforce development programme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

This post is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

• Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, and
• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in the role, and
• Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, and
• Professional standards practiced to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.