Transitions Manager | Adult Social Care
Preston, Lancashire, UK (Hybrid)
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Adult Social Care
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.
The successful candidate will oversee workforce performance, supervision, safeguarding practice, assessments, support planning, and reviews, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, best practice, and Lancashire County Council's values. The role involves supporting young adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex circumstances as they transition into adulthood and access appropriate support and opportunities.
You will work collaboratively with education providers, health services, employment and training agencies, community organisations, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote integrated working and deliver effective support that enables young adults to maximise their independence and achieve their aspirations.
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualifying experience, excellent knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, transition processes, and safeguarding responsibilities, along with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff. You will be committed to promoting strengths-based practice, managing risk proportionately, supporting continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality outcomes for young adults who draw upon care and support services.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or existing manager looking to make a significant contribution to Adult Social Care services, leading a committed team that makes a real difference to the lives of young adults during a pivotal stage of their lives.
Closing Date: 9th of August 2026
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.
In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
- Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
- Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
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. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
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.
Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
