Assistant Team Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social work is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for their Hospital Discharge Team. This role involves managing a team to support safe hospital discharges, requiring a Social Work qualification and relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, hybrid working, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £35.00 per hour

Hybrid working scheme

Excellent training

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Experience as an Advanced Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager preferred.
• Essential to have a UK Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise social workers and unqualified staff.
• Ensure safe discharge of individuals from hospital.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of Care Act

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

BIM

Management and supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join the Hospital Discharge Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 year post qualified experience.

About the team:

The hospital discharge team in adult social work plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals leaving hospital receive the right support to recover safely and maintain their independence.

The assistant manager would need to have thorough knowledge around all aspects of legislation, (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM etc), managing and supervising social workers, and unqualified staff to support with discharges from hospital, combination of all pathway work.

About you:

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 year post qualifying needed to be considered for this role.

Previous work experience as an Advanced Practitioner/ Assistant Team Manager for a Hospital Discharge Team would be beneficial.

It is essential to have a UK Driver's License.

What's on offer?

• Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working scheme.
• Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills.
• Excellent training to ensure you succeed within your role.
• Regularly held supervisions and a supportive culture with a stable management team.

For more information, please get in contact:

Grace Gordon - Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07425728375