Assistant Head of Out of Hospital Pathways

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Gloucester is seeking an Assistant Head of Out of Hospital. This pivotal role involves supporting the Head of Service and managing the Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team. Candidates must be registered social workers with significant experience in adult social care and team leadership. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, training access, and a positive working environment. The council encourages applications from those eager to make a difference in adult social care.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Registered qualified social worker in good standing.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience in adult social care and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Head of Service.
• Lead management and development of the Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team.
• Drive service improvement and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Leadership and management experience

Substantial experience in adult social care

Knowledge of legal and policy framework in adult social care

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact in adult social care?

Are you looking for the next step in your leadership and management career?

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of hospital discharge pathways and drive meaningful change across the county.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Head of Out of Hospital on a 12-month secondment basis.

The Assistant Head of Out of Hospital Pathways will provide strategic and operational support to the Head of Service, taking a lead role in the management and development of the Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team.

As a key member of the Adult Social Care (ASC) Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will drive service improvement, ensure value for money, and deliver high‑quality customer service.

About you

• You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England.
• You will have proven experience in the leadership, management, and development of teams, along with a desire to progress these skills further.
• You will have substantial experience working within adult social care, and in working with partner agencies, stakeholders, and other professionals at a senior level.
• You will be confident and resilient and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where rapid but considered decisions need to be made to ensure the movement of people to the most appropriate environment to facilitate their recovery.
• You will have in‑depth knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework in relation to adult social care.

About us

Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this:

• Regular formal and informal support
• Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, reflective supervision
• Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills
• 30 days annual leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

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Applying

Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria on the Job Profile. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

For an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time for a call back.

Or click ‘Apply’ below to start your journey!

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Assistant Head of Out of Hospital Pathways Job Profile

This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.