Transition Lead

Turning Point; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point in England is seeking a Lead Recovery Worker - Transition Lead to shape a new residential service. You will coordinate admissions, transition and move-on pathways, guiding personalised plans and collaboration with housing providers, health professionals and authorities.

A strong background in mental health and social care is essential, with a focus on independence and community integration. You will lead on ensuring safe, planned transitions, mentoring Recovery Workers and driving

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, social care, supported housing or community services.
• Strong recovery-focused and person-centred approaches.
• Experience supporting transitions, move-on or discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions, transition planning, discharge planning and move-on pathways.
• Ensure move-on planning begins at admission and remains a focus throughout stays.
• Develop personalised transition plans and coordinate pathways into supported accommodation.
• Maintain relationships with housing providers, local authorities and partners.
• Lead projects to improve independence, recovery outcomes and social inclusion.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and support to Recovery Workers.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Transition planning

Discharge planning

Relationship-building

Digital record systems

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Join us as we launch a brand-new residential rehabilitation and Discharge to Assess service supporting people with complex mental health needs to achieve greater independence and successful move-on outcomes. At Turning Point, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Recovery Worker - Transition Lead to help shape and develop The Stewarts, an innovative residential service providing both Intensive Enablement and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways. As the Transition Lead, you will take the lead in ensuring people experience safe, planned and successful transitions throughout their recovery journey. From admission through to move-on, you will coordinate pathways that promote independence, reduce delays and support people to achieve sustainable outcomes in the community. Passionate about helping people move forward in their recovery, you will work closely with housing providers, health professionals, local authorities and community services to ensure people have access to the right support at the right time. Please note, this is a Recovery Worker role with a percentage of time spent on Transition Lead duties.

Main Responsibilities As a Lead Recovery Worker - Transition Lead, you will:

• Lead on admissions, transition planning, discharge planning and move-on pathways across the service.
• Ensure move-on planning begins at admission and remains a clear focus throughout a person's stay.
• Support people we support to identify their aspirations, strengths and future goals, developing personalised transition plans.
• Coordinate effective pathways into supported accommodation, independent living and community-based services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with housing providers, local authorities, commissioners and community partners.
• Identify and overcome barriers that may delay successful moves or impact positive outcomes.
• Monitor bed flow, vacancies and transition outcomes to support effective service delivery.
• Support people through periods of change, helping them build confidence and resilience for the next stage of their recovery journey.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure continuity of care and coordinated support.
• Monitor transition outcomes and use data, feedback and learning to improve pathways and service performance.
• Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing guidance and support around move-on planning and community integration.
• Lead projects and initiatives that improve independence, recovery outcomes and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and support to Recovery Workers where appropriate.
  We are looking for an experienced and motivated practitioner who is passionate about helping people progress through their recovery journey and achieve greater independence., Experience working within mental health, social care, supported housing or community services.
• A strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals through transitions, move-on or discharge planning processes.
• Knowledge of housing pathways, community resources and support options.
• Experience working with people who have complex mental health and social needs.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous improvement.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly, you will share our values and be committed to helping people achieve meaningful recovery and long-term independence.

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.