Team Manager (Hospital Discharge) Adult Social Care

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Head of Service and working alongside another Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive person-centred care, from admission to discharge. You will lead a skilled and dedicated team, providing clear direction and guidance to facilitate timely and effective hospital discharge. Your expertise and leadership will help to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and promote seamless transitions to community care. Collaboration is key to our success, and you will work closely with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents. If you are dedicated and experienced in working within a hospital setting and discharge pathway, and are looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Main Duties of the Job

As a subject matter expert in social care, this position presents an excellent opportunity for Team Managers that possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance relevant to social work practice and hospital discharge. You will have strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting.

Key Qualifications and Competencies for the Role Include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.
• Significant knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.
• Significant experience and a thorough understanding of hospital discharge.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives.
• The ability to work onsite 5 days a week within the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) at St Helier Hospital, Sutton.

About Us

The Hospital Pathway and Reablement (START) Service is dedicated to facilitating safe and timely discharges for residents transitioning from hospital to home. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with NHS colleagues to ensure that individuals receive seamless, holistic care tailored to their unique needs. We empower our residents to regain their independence and confidence, providing personalised rehabilitation care plans that enhance their ability to perform daily activities. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care, where each individual's needs guide the support we offer. We also engage with families and carers, equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster recovery at home. Our objective is to prevent hospital readmissions and promote the overall well-being of our residents, enabling them to thrive within their communities.

Date Posted: 19 February 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £56,646 to £67,812 a year. Welcome payment £1k

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: F0058-25-0005

Job Locations:

Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA

St Helier Hospital
Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA

Job Responsibilities:

Deliver complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for customers and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.

Liaise with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems.

Lead on the development of specific policies and procedures to contribute to the continuous improvement in their own work area.

Where relevant, coordinate the work of a team, either formally or as part of a project to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered.

Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance.

Person Specification

Experience Essential:

• Ability to understand, analyse and respond to risks across the continuum of need.
• Practical experience of managing and analysing complex cases, to be able to demonstrate the ability to form professional judgements using information from a range of sources.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, regulations and guidance as well as local and national policies.
• Advanced knowledge of theories, methods, tools and application of these to inform best practice.
• Ability to work across the specialist professional knowledge and methods e.g., social work, occupational therapy, Youth Offending, partner agencies.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, and build resilience in the workforce.
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written, negotiation and role modelling.
• Registration with SW England or other professional body where appropriate.

Qualifications Essential:

• A relevant Professional Qualification with evidence of relevant formal post qualifying learning or willing to work towards this.
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification relevant experience, demonstrating the development of an advanced level of knowledge.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details:

Employer Name: London Borough of Sutton Council

Address:

Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA

Employer's Website: https://www.sutton.gov.uk/