Lancashire County Council
Transitions Manager | Adult Social Care
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Job Description
Salary: £46,142 - £51,356 per annum
Position: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Adult Social Care
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Transitions Manager to lead a dedicated Young Adults Service team within Adult Social Care.
This is a key leadership role responsible for managing a busy and committed team supporting young adults aged 18–25 through key life transitions, promoting independence, achieving positive outcomes, and enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives within their communities. The post holder will provide leadership, professional oversight, and operational management to Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Social Care staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, strengths-based, and person-centred services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee workforce performance, supervision, safeguarding practice, assessments, support planning, and reviews
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, best practice, and Lancashire County Council's values
- Support young adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex circumstances
- Work collaboratively with education providers, health services, employment and training agencies, community organisations, families, carers, and partner agencies
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Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualifying experience
- Excellent knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, transition processes, and safeguarding responsibilities
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
- Commitment to promoting strengths-based practice, managing risk proportionately, supporting continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality outcomes for young adults
Benefits
- Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service
- Entitlement to 8 Bank Holidays and 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave each year
- Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers
- Access to fantastic development and career opportunities
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Important Information
- You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
- The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure.
- Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
- We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Why Join Us?
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
Closing Date: 9th of August 2026
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