Transition Support Worker

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Transition Support Workers to join their team in Nottingham. This exciting role focuses on empowering autistic young people and adults, helping them navigate their transition into adulthood. You will provide essential one-to-one support, advocate for their needs, and collaborate with various partners to ensure successful outcomes. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals and have the skills to support their journey towards independence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those they serve.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals or in a support role.
• Commitment to professional development and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to autistic individuals aged 14-25.
• Assist in developing transition plans and support access to services.
• Work collaboratively with families and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Advocacy

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

We are looking for two Transition Support workers who will be based at our school in Nottingham City Centre, Sutherland House School. This is an exciting new project launching in April 2025 to support autistic young people and adults across the East Midlands.

We currently have two vacant posts, one role focusing on children and young people and one role focusing on adults. Both roles will focus on supporting young people and adults transition into adulthood to secure meaningful long-term outcomes.

The purpose of the role is to provide a consistent presence in the life of young people aged 14-25 years of age to enable a supportive transition into adulthood.

The role will enable long-term positive outcomes, provide signposting for support available including housing and benefits and assisting in employment or further education opportunities for autistic young people and adults including supporting access to work.

What will you do

Our Transition Support Workers will provide one-to-one support to autistic individuals. This will include both face-to-face and online meetings and the securing of long-term outcomes for those who access the Transition Support Package.

Purpose of the Post:

• To be a consistent presence in the life of a young person into adulthood (aged 14-25 years) to support a meaningful and positive transition into adulthood.
• To work to support young people to identify ambitions for the future.
• To support young people from the age of 14 years to enable fulfilment of ambitions into adulthood.
• To work with internal and external partners to identify and work with to achieve outcomes e.g. accommodation, benefits, employment, education, training, apprenticeships.
• To advocate on behalf of young people internally and externally.
• To liaise with the external evaluation team to in design and implementation of the project to provide a meaningful evaluation report at the end of the two-year project.
• To support autistic young people and adults leaving school with their transition to their next setting
• Assist in the development and implementation of transition plans for pupils and adults
• Assist and support in MAP meetings and EHCP meetings to create and develop action plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external agencies to ensure positive transitions for young people into their next setting.
• Provide emotional and practical support to pupils during their transition into adulthood
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including communication logs.

What we are looking for:

• Consistent and proactive support for the autistic young people and adults we support
• Interpersonal skills to work with internal and external partners including accommodation, benefits and employment services
• Effective communication abilities
• Empathy and understanding
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Willing to support and promote Autism East Midlands at local events
• Ability to maintain and develop recording systems
• Ability to work with an external evaluation team to design and implement the project leading to a formal evaluation of outcomes linked to the role

Most importantly

We want a consistent advocate to enable opportunities for autistic young people and adults to secure employment and education leading to positive outcomes.

The post-holder should be someone that is passionate about helping autistic individuals navigate the barriers that young peoples may face when transitioning from children s services to adult services.

Safeguarding Statement
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks and pre-employment checks.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.