Job reference REQ04099 Date posted 30/04/2025 Application closing date 12/05/2025 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary £50,754 - £53,788 (including £3,000 market pay supplement pro-rata). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis. Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Blank Attachments Team Manager - Transition Team REQ04099 JDPS.docx why work for NPT v2.pptx
Job description
Job Title: Team Manager - Transition Team - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Directorate: Social Services, Health and Housing
Section: Adult Services, Community Network Team (Transition)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Neath Civic Centre, Water Street, Neath. SA11 3QZ
Workstyle: Hybrid Working
Salary: £50,754 - £53,788 (including £3,000 market pay supplement pro-rata). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition to adulthood? Do you have the experience and drive to lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference?
The Community Network Team (Transition), known as the Transition Team, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manager to lead our new Transition Team and deliver on Neath Port Talbot’s transformation agenda. As the Transition Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to young people preparing for adulthood and transitioning to adult services across Neath Port Talbot.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic direction and vision of the Transition Team.
* Ensure seamless transition from children's to adult services.
* Coordinate support for young people and their families/carers during the transition period.
* Prepare young people for adulthood, including education, employment, and independent living.
* Working in partnership with health, social care, education, and community resources.
* Embed best practices and foster a positive work environment and team culture.
What We Offer:
* Engaging welcome into the team with ongoing support and guidance.
* Regular supervision and access to an excellent training programme.
* Mentoring and support for all Team Managers.
* Competitive salary.
* Hybrid Mobile Working – mixture of home and office.
* Flexible working with Flexi-Time Scheme.
* Carers and parental leave as well as support initiatives.
* 25 days annual leave - rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service.
* 2 Additional Christmas leave days.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Competitive Local Government Pension scheme and sick pay scheme.
* Health and Well-being Group with a staff lottery (Lucky Fridays).
* Employee Perks – discounts and promotions.
* Car scheme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
Requirements:
* Social work qualification and professional registration with Social Care Wales.
* In-depth knowledge and working practice of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
* Familiarity with Continuing Health Care, Mental Capacity Act 2005, All Wales Safeguarding Procedures, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a Meet and Greet, please contact;
Lisa Morris (Principal Officer - Complex Disability Community Mental Health Teams & Complex Day Services) -
Telephone :07816929262 / E - mail - l.morris@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
This post is subject to Adults and Childs Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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