Transition Support Officer

Job details

Salary

£26 000.00

Role type

52 Week

Hours of work

FTE (52 weeks), 37 hrs p/week

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

Ullenwood

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

TBA

Closing date

28/09/2025

About the role

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary internal team, external stakeholders (including families and carers and local authorities). Proactively promote and provide transition related Information Advice and Guidance that contributes to student transition planning for all year groups at Ullenwood and other locations. To research opportunities for learners including maintaining a database of resources to support life after college.

To serve as the primary point of contact for all key stakeholders, including families, carers, and local authorities for a selected group of students. You will proactively promote and provide comprehensive transition information, advice, and guidance to facilitate effective student transition planning alongside other team members.

PRIMARY TASKS:

*To effectively research key information advice and guidance in line with college and the National Frameworks relating to transition.

*To work with a caseload of individual students, providing transition information, advice and guidance in line with national frameworks.

*To liaise with families and carers of a selected group students and their families from baseline and at pivotal points to the end of their placement at NSC.

*To lead on the creation of a personalised and aspirational transition plan throughout their learner journey for a selected group of Year 1 students.

*To develop and maintain the IAG information and resource areas including the LAC power app and provide information in accessible formats to meet the needs of individual learners.

*To contribute to the reporting and recording of achievements on the current systems including the annual review process, to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to support individual students’ outcomes and record time spent on tasks.

*To support with preparation for regular IAG standard assessments such as Matrix, liaising with internal multidisciplinary contacts in order to gain evidence of IAG good practice.

*To work with key staff including PLCs/PLCTs, Job Coaches, Continuous Placement Officer, Careers Lead and others to ensure transition outcomes are in line with Education, Health and Care Plans to meet the individual needs of each learner.

*To contribute to student transition events, forums, reviews, focus and team meetings as required when capacity allows.

*To undertake research and any other duties as required to support the Transition Support Team.

*To fulfil requirements of college appraisal and support and development systems, supporting effective practice.

*To carry out such other duties as may be required by the Principal and/or the Management Team of the Learning Programmes Department.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

Through personal example and clear action demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity ensuring equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery to all.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Promote the college’s Health and Safety at Work Policy and Procedure and ensure these are implemented effectively within the department.

SAFEGUARDING

The college takes seriously its responsibility for safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and children. Therefore, we require that all staff share this and act accordingly by applying organisation policy and procedure and attending annual safeguarding training.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood, Monday to Friday (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Last reviewed on 11/09/2025