About this role
Are you passionate about supporting young people at a critical stage in their lives? We are looking for a Mental Health Transitions Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Social Work Teams. This is a unique opportunity to shape how young people aged 16+ move from children’s to adult mental health services, ensuring continuity, stability, and person‑centred care.
Responsibilities
* Work across mental health teams to support young people 16+ as they transition into adulthood
* Provide the consistent and specialist support young people need as they navigate moving to adult mental health services
* Collaborate with CAMHS, Children’s Services, SWYPT and ICB colleagues to create seamless pathways
* Champion trauma‑informed, creative, and recovery‑focused approaches
* Empower young people to take ownership of decisions about their future
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of statutory social work duties, focused on mental health and/or transitions with a readiness to learn and develop specialist expertise
* Demonstrable expertise in strengths‑based, person‑centred planning and supporting people through change
* Sound understanding of Children’s Legislation, the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights legislation
* Values collaboration, innovation and positive risk‑taking
* Committed to promoting independence, rights and sustainable outcomes
Benefits and career development
* Outstanding professional development opportunities
* A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities
* Excellent salary with incremental increases
* Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working to support work‑life balance
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Occupational pension scheme
Want to know more? If you’d like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or what it’s like to work at Wakefield Council, please contact Gemma Riding or Hannah Ferguson – email – or phone 01924 307798.
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