Preparing For Adulthood And Transitions - Operational Lead

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.

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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.

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