Transitions Social Worker

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027

Contract Reason: Subject to funding

Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £39,862 to Scale 34 - £45,091 with a professional bar at SCP 31 £40,476**

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Tameside One

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Transition Social Worker to support young people with autism, learning disabilities, and/or mental health needs as they move from children to adult services. You’ll work closely with families and professionals across health, education, and care to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for young people, and shape care that promotes independence and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred social care by completing Care Act assessments, coordinating tailored support for individuals and carers, managing legal and transition-related documentation, and working collaboratively across services to ensure effective, needs-led care planning, delivery, and review.

About You

What We’re Looking For

• Social Worker with experience, Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, safeguarding, SEND, EHCPs, and mental health legislation.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and coordination skills.
• A team player with a person-centred, strengths-based approach and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to truly make a difference, you'll play a key role in shaping liveswhile delivering high-quality, person-centred care and driving service innovation every step of the way.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values person-centred practice, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.

‘’ I’ve worked here for many years now and I’m proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.

‘‘Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.

‘’One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop-in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It’s amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.

‘’Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

People are always at the heart of everything we do, if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside. ‘’

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 subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

** This post 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:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

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.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the Eleanor Simpson on 0161 342 2669 or eleanor.simpson@tameside.gov.uk or Soraya Brown on 0161 342 5091 or soraya.brown@tameside.gov.uk