Team Manager - Adult Social Services Transition Team

NPT Pass; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Manager for their Transition Team, dedicated to guiding young individuals as they transition to adulthood. This role involves leading a dynamic team to ensure high-quality services are delivered, fostering partnerships with health and education sectors, and embedding best practices in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to professional development and community service.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working hours

Carers and parental leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in social services.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting social care in Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transition Team to support young people preparing for adulthood.
• Coordinate seamless transitions from children's to adult services.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Knowledge of Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

Understanding of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Familiarity with Safeguarding Procedures

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job reference REQ04099 Date posted 30/04/2025 Application closing date 12/05/2025 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary £50,754 - £53,788 (including £3,000 market pay supplement pro-rata). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis. Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Blank Attachments Team Manager - Transition Team REQ04099 JDPS.docx why work for NPT v2.pptx

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager - Transition Team - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Directorate: Social Services, Health and Housing

Section: Adult Services, Community Network Team (Transition)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Location: Neath Civic Centre, Water Street, Neath. SA11 3QZ

Workstyle: Hybrid Working

Salary: £50,754 - £53,788 (including £3,000 market pay supplement pro-rata). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition to adulthood? Do you have the experience and drive to lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference?

The Community Network Team (Transition), known as the Transition Team, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manager to lead our new Transition Team and deliver on Neath Port Talbot’s transformation agenda. As the Transition Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to young people preparing for adulthood and transitioning to adult services across Neath Port Talbot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction and vision of the Transition Team.
• Ensure seamless transition from children's to adult services.
• Coordinate support for young people and their families/carers during the transition period.
• Prepare young people for adulthood, including education, employment, and independent living.
• Working in partnership with health, social care, education, and community resources.
• Embed best practices and foster a positive work environment and team culture.

What We Offer:

• Engaging welcome into the team with ongoing support and guidance.
• Regular supervision and access to an excellent training programme.
• Mentoring and support for all Team Managers.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid Mobile Working – mixture of home and office.
• Flexible working with Flexi-Time Scheme.
• Carers and parental leave as well as support initiatives.
• 25 days annual leave - rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service.
• 2 Additional Christmas leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Competitive Local Government Pension scheme and sick pay scheme.
• Health and Well-being Group with a staff lottery (Lucky Fridays).
• Employee Perks – discounts and promotions.
• Car scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Requirements:

• Social work qualification and professional registration with Social Care Wales.
• In-depth knowledge and working practice of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Familiarity with Continuing Health Care, Mental Capacity Act 2005, All Wales Safeguarding Procedures, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a Meet and Greet, please contact;

Lisa Morris (Principal Officer - Complex Disability Community Mental Health Teams & Complex Day Services) -

Telephone :[phone] / E - mail - [e-mail]

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to Adults and Childs Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.