Youth Transition Specialist for SEND & Independence

South Gloucestershire Council; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave pro rata

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is recruiting for a role within the 0-25 Disabilities Service, supporting children and young people aged 10-25 to develop independence and reach their potential at home and in the community.

You will work in a team focused on early intervention, provide tailored, person-centred support, maintain records and collaborate with health, housing and education partners, while upholding safeguarding.

Qualifications

• We require you to hold or be working towards a professional qualification in any discipline such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in similar service areas with children and young people, especially with those who have complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity/DoL's, the Local Offer.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, evaluate and review cases and care plans against the identified outcomes.
• Maintain confidential reports and case notes and record care plans and risk assessments in accordance with professional and council guidelines.
• In a strength-based, person centred approach, you will provide advice, support and guidance to children, young people and their families.
• Ensuring effective communication, you will regularly liaise and work with external providers e.g. health agencies, housing and emergency services.
• Working with families, you will promote the Local Offer and liaise with their networks which could include social workers, health professionals, schools/colleges and colleagues in our EHCP team.
• You will act in accordance with safeguarding procedures to keep vulnerable people safe.

Skills

Experience with SEND/complex needs

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is recruiting for a role within the 0-25 Disabilities Service, supporting children and young people aged 10-25 to develop independence and reach their potential at home and in the community.

You will work in a team focused on early intervention, provide tailored, person-centred support, maintain records and collaborate with health, housing and education partners, while upholding safeguarding.