Transition Worker - Virtual School

•    Full time (37 hours), all year round position
•    Hybrid working model with a balance of home, locality and office working 
•    Based in a locality but with the expectation that casework is needs based and can be across Somerset
•    25 days’ annual leave with less that 2 years continuous service, and 28 days with more than 5 years continuous service - plus bank holidays
•    Permanent contract

You’ll play a vital role in transforming lives in Somerset—making a real difference every single day! As a Transition Worker, you’ll be at the heart of supporting children and young people navigating neurodiversity pathways, including autism. Here's what your exciting day-to-day will look like:  

•    Creating tailored support plans: gathering detailed information from new referrals to create comprehensive support plans tailored to each child's needs.
•    Empowering families: working closely with parents and carers, offering one-on-one support and practical strategies that empowers parent carers and makes a lasting impact.  
•    Collaborating with professionals: attending and contributing to Team Around the Child (TAC) and Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, ensuring children and young people secure better outcomes.  
•    Bringing fun and support to life: organizing and assisting in engaging activities and clubs that foster growth and connection. 

We are committed to providing comprehensive training, guidance, and support to ensure you excel in this role. That said, having the following will really give you a head start:

•    A solid understanding of neurodiversity, especially autism, and its impact on children and families.  
•    Knowledge of education and transition processes to guide children through pivotal moments.  
•    Experience in crafting support plans, conducting home visits, and working with children in care and their families.  
•    A relevant qualification in education, social work, or a related field
•    Additional training in autism and communication strategies to demonstrate your dedication and expertise.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

The salary for the role is Grade 13, ranging from £25,183 to £27,269 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Poppy Tuck, Service Manager: CYP Specialist Service, on 07976 695085 or emailing poppy.tuck@somerset.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place on 23rd and 25th April 2025.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.

In this role, you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.