Transition Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Transition Worker role at The Methodist Church in Britain supports children from birth to seven on autism and neurodiversity pathways. The role focuses on personalised support plans, practical guidance for families, and contributing to Team Around the Child meetings.

Hybrid working is available where service needs allow, over 32 hours a week; sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Understanding autism and neurodiversity and how to support families
• Ability to build trusted relationships with children, young people and their families
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Excellent verbal and written communication to ensure children's voices are heard
• Experience coordinating with professionals and services
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with children and young people on autism pathways
• Provide practical advice, strategies and one-to-one support to parents and carers
• Develop tailored support plans and coordinate interventions
• Collaborate with schools, professionals and community partners
• Run inclusive activities and group programmes to build confidence
• Champion welfare and safeguarding and maintain accurate records
• Contribute to Team Around the Child meetings

Skills

Understanding of autism

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Caseload management

Independent working

Record keeping & IT

Education

Relevant qualification in education, family support, social care, youth work or related field

Job description

This Transition Worker post sits within the Early Identification Phase of the Virtual School, supporting children from birth to seven on neurodiversity pathways, including autism. The work centres on building personalised support plans with families, giving practical guidance, and contributing to Team Around the Child meetings. The role has a distinct autism and neurodiversity focus, with hybrid working offered where service needs allow, over 32 hours a week. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Build trusted relationships with children and young people on autism pathways, making sure their voice is heard
• Give parents and carers practical advice, strategies and one-to-one support
• Develop tailored support plans, coordinate interventions and provide ongoing guidance
• Work with schools, professionals and community partners to deliver joined-up support
• Run safe, inclusive activities, clubs and group programmes that build confidence and independence
• Champion welfare and safeguarding while keeping accurate records
• Contribute to Team Around the Child meetings

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in education, family support, social care, youth work or a related field

Experience

• Working directly with children, young people or families to achieve positive outcomes
• Working collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of autism and neurodiversity, and of supporting children, young people and families
• Building trusting relationships and giving practical support, advice and guidance
• Knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring children's voices are heard
• Managing a caseload, prioritising work and working independently
• Strong organisational skills, keeping accurate records and using IT systems

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

What's offered

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance services
• Paid volunteering opportunities