Preparing for Adulthood Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in York?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service focused on improving the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We value collaboration, innovation, and a person-centred approach, ensuring every young person has the chance to achieve their aspirations.

As a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Co-ordinator, you will support children and young people aged 14–25 as they prepare for and transition into adulthood. Starting from Year 9, you will work with them, their families and involved professionals to explore aspirations and plan across key areas: education, employment, independent living, health, and community inclusion. You will ensure these goals are accurately reflected in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other support arrangements.

You will also play a vital role in joining up services across children's and adult pathways, minimising disruption and promoting smooth, consistent transitions. Collaboration will be central to your work, as you partner with Children's Social Care, SEND teams, education providers, Adult Social Care, health professionals, and voluntary organisations.

Your expertise will help colleagues and partners adopt a joined-up, outcome-focused approach. Strong record-keeping and case management will ensure progress is monitored carefully and any risks are addressed.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND to build confidence, develop skills, and thrive in adulthood and you want to be part of a council that values and invests in its people, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rachel Hall at or Anna Ikwue at

Closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 5 January 2026