Transition Worker - Early Identification

About The Job

Some key information

• The primary work location is County Hall, Taunton, with opportunities for remote work, as per manager approval.
• Permanent role, 32 Hours per week - permanent contract available.
• 25 Days Annual Leave, not including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
  
  

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of young people in Somerset- and you’ll be a key part of that. As a Transition Worker you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people accessing neurodiversity pathways. This role involves gathering detailed information from new referrals to create comprehensive support plans tailored to each child’s need. You will also work closely with families, providing one-to-one support and strategies to empower parents and carers. You will work with early years settings and schools to support transition.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Gathering information from new referrals of young people with autism to produce a record and plan support to be implemented to ensure the best possible outcomes for the young person and their families.
• Supporting young people with autism with their communication, e.g. Create symbol resources, and ensure their voices are heard.
• Working in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for the young people and attend and contribute to various meetings. This will include Team Around the Child meetings and some support within educational settings helping smooth transition between home and school.
• Providing targeted autism telephone and support and advice to families and education settings through specialist call backs.
• Providing one to one work within the family home to empower parents/carers with suggestions and strategies for their young people. This will include home visits to suit the specific needs of the family.
  
  

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have a relevant qualification in education, social work, or a related field.

Are trained in autism awareness and support strategies.

Have a Certification in Safeguarding children and First Aid.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently whilst managing a caseload.

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to create and implement effective support plans.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more
  
  

Anything else I should know?

The salary for the Transition Worker is Grade 13, ranging from £22,476 to £24,339 per annum for 32 hours per week

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Chelsey Oxley, Senior Expert Advisor – Early Identification via chelsey.oxley@somerset.gov.uk.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.

DBS information

In this role, you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring

Service.