Transitions Support Worker

Transitions Support Worker Service: Staying Close
Location: Tameside
Hours: Full-time
Contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Referral Bonus: Refer someone who is successfully placed and receive £250

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures? Do you want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference? Tameside’s Staying Close service is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Transitions Support Worker to join the team.

In this rewarding role, you will support young people leaving care to gain confidence, develop independence, and access the opportunities they need to thrive into adulthood. If you have a strong commitment to safeguarding, empowerment, and person-centred practice—we’d love to hear from you.

The Role As a Transitions Support Worker, you will:

• Build positive, empowering relationships with young people referred to the service.
  
  
• Carry out support needs assessments and create tailored plans to help young people achieve their personal goals.
  
  
• Support young people to access education, training, employment, positive activities, and other essential services.
  
  
• Deliver group sessions and positive community activities that build life skills, resilience, and independence.
  
  
• Liaise with partner agencies on behalf of young people and advocate for their wishes, needs, and rights.
  
  
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met, following all statutory and departmental procedures.
  
  
• Maintain accurate, timely casework records using the service’s digital systems.
  
  
• Attend reviews, home visits, planning meetings, supervision, training, and service development activities.
  
  
• Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and respect for cultural, religious, sexual, and individual needs.
  
  
• Support with practical duties such as preparing properties and completing Fire Safety checks.
  
  

This is a varied and meaningful role, where no two days are the same—and where you can directly influence positive change in a young person’s life.

About You Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People / Adult Social Care) or equivalent.
  
  

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working with Cared for Children, young people, and families.
  
  
• Strong understanding of child protection procedures, assessment, and planning.
  
  
• Ability to carry out direct work with children and young people in their homes and communities.
  
  
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills.
  
  
• Ability to build trust, support emotional resilience, and work empathetically with those under stress.
  
  
• Knowledge of human development, attachment theory, and relevant legislation for care leavers.
  
  
• Commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
  
  
• Ability to fulfil all spoken requirements of the role confidently in English.
  
  

Desirable (Bonus!)

• Experience supporting families with substance misuse concerns, domestic abuse, or complex needs.
  
  
• Understanding of care planning, court processes, and parenting capacity assessments.
  
  
• Experience analysing parent-child interactions.
  
  
• Knowledge of local networks and community resources.
  
  
• Full driving licence and vehicle for business use.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Tameside

• A supportive, fair, and inclusive workplace.
  
  
• A commitment to your wellbeing and work–life balance.
  
  
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career.
  
  
• A culture that values creativity, innovation, and your ideas.
  
  
• A team that lives our STRIVE values and takes pride in making a difference.
  
  

If you’re ready to help young people take their next steps with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply or enquire today: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

And don’t forget—if you refer someone who’s successful, you can earn £250.