Job title and organisation: Transitions Coordinator - Gipsil
Salary: £36,679
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 20 April 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Transitions Coordinator to lead and develop our Transitions Wellbeing work across Leeds and Wakefield. This is a key leadership role, responsible for coordinating high-quality mental health and wellbeing support for young people as they transition between services, particularly from CAMHS to adult provision.
You will provide day-to-day management, supervision and support to the Transitions team, including CAMHS Transition Wellbeing Workers and Healthy Working Life workers. Working closely with partners, commissioners and internal teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring services meet the needs of young people and deliver positive, measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, manage and develop Transitions projects across Leeds and Wakefield
- Provide line management, supervision and support to Transitions staff
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead across Transitions and Community Health and Prevention, managing risk and safeguarding concerns
- Ensure effective delivery of commissioned work, meeting outcomes, targets and reporting requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CAMHS, ICBs, local authorities, education providers and third-sector partners
- Oversee coordination and delivery of individual and group wellbeing support programmes
- Champion the voices of young people and advocate on their behalf
- Contribute to service development, co-production and identifying new funding opportunities
- Maintain accurate data, monitoring and evaluation in line with funder and organisational requirements
- Support quality assurance through case reviews, training and performance management
About You
We are looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
You will have:
- At least two years’ experience working with vulnerable young people (up to age 25), including outreach work
- Experience of line management, supervision and staff support
- Experience of planning and delivering individual or group wellbeing and mental health support
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and experience acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Knowledge of the health, emotional and practical challenges faced by vulnerable young people
- Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary sector partners
- Knowledge of mental health support services across Leeds and Wakefield
- Experience supporting young people with employment, education and training pathways
It would be desirable if you also have:
- Knowledge of CAMHS services and transitions processes
- Understanding of adult mental health services
- Experience managing risk and complex mental health presentations
Our Values
We are looking for someone who shares our organisational values of:
- Compassion– placing young people at the heart of everything we do
- Courage– advocating for change and challenging barriers
- Collaboration– working closely with partners, colleagues and communities
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference to young people’s mental health and wellbeing
- Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation
- Access regular supervision, training and professional development
- Work in partnership with a wide range of services and agencies across the region
How To Apply
Click here to apply online and obtain a full job description and person specification. Please note that you will need to set up an account before you can apply.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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