About the Transition Enablement Team

The Transition Enablement Team is an integral part of North Tyneside Council’s Whole Life Disability Service.

The Transition Manager works with Children’s Disability Team Managers and identifies when a child/young person reaches the age of 14. The allocated Social Worker will introduce the Transition Worker to the young person, their family/carer. The worker is then tasked with supporting as smooth a Transition as possible, becoming the contact point for any query relating to Transition processes and Preparation for Adulthood, including independent supported living, employment/volunteering, and developing friendships.

As well as guidance and advice, the Transition worker can provide practical support such as independent travel training, they will also provide an information pack for families regarding available resources and contacts, this includes an Adult’s Ways to Wellbeing Assessment, which is the tool used to assess Social Care needs for someone 18 years old and over.

The Transition Manager tracks the young person’s progress through health, SEND and social care systems to ensure any possible issues are addressed swiftly with the necessary management. The Transition Enablement workers can be contacted via CDT admin, 0191 6434151.