Transitions Manager

Interim Transitions Manager

Location: West London

Length: 6 Months (Potential for Extension)

An exciting position has arisen for a Transitions Manager for a local authority in West London. This post will be to deliver Operational Manager to the existing Transition team, expanding the team to manage the increasing demand and complexity of need of young people transferring into adult services.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Transitions Manager:

• Support the development of staff, including line management and regular Performance Development Reviews
• Manage and oversee workflow to ensure robust and timely responses through effective case allocation, case management and utilisation of I.T. systems
• Maintain accurate data in relation to future demand for adult care services and provide performance information to senior management
• Support the development and commissioning of new services for young people approaching adulthood, working alongside commissioning colleagues
• Maintain accurate data in relation to future demand for adult care services and provide performance information to senior management
• Work in partnership with Children’s Social Care, SEND and Health colleagues.
• Support the development of a single transitions’ pathway into Adult Social Care and disseminate the communication of the new pathway and procedures across Education, Health, and Adult and Children’s Social Care
• Identify ways to improve social work practice, processes, performance, and efficiency
• Contribute the financial savings and efficiencies ASC have to make in-year and over next three years
• Work in partnership with young people, parents/carers, other agencies, and professionals, through effective communication and consultation networks

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Transitions Manager:

• Considerable experience of working in Adults and Children social Care and Health services
• Previous experience in managing staff
• A local authority background is a necessity

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to d.williams@venngroup.com