Youth Transition Navigator—SEND & Independence

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is recruiting to support children and young people aged 10-25 with SEND within the 0-25 Disabilities Service. You will build relationships, assess needs, and provide tailored, person-centred support to promote independence and successful transitions.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with health, housing, schools, and EHCP teams, and flexible travel across the authority and surrounding area. An enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people, including those with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, DoL’s, and the Local Offer.
• Relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, evaluate and review cases and care plans against identified outcomes.
• Maintain confidential reports and case notes and record care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide advice, support and guidance in a strength-based, person-centred approach.
• Liaise with external providers (health, housing, emergency services) as part of effective communication.
• Promote the Local Offer and liaise with networks (social workers, health professionals, schools, EHCP team).
• Act in accordance with safeguarding procedures to keep vulnerable people safe.

Skills

Experience with children and young ppl

Safeguarding knowledge

Local Offer knowledge

Driving licence

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is recruiting to support children and young people aged 10-25 with SEND within the 0-25 Disabilities Service. You will build relationships, assess needs, and provide tailored, person-centred support to promote independence and successful transitions.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with health, housing, schools, and EHCP teams, and flexible travel across the authority and surrounding area. An enhanced DBS is required.