ASW Asst Team Manager/Practice Manager, Southwark

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care in Southwark. This role involves operational leadership, mentoring social workers, and ensuring effective patient care during weekends. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in social care legislation and leadership experience.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for Social Work roles

Easy online registration process

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Experience leading MDT and safeguarding meetings.
• Strong commitment to social care excellence.
• Experience as a Practice Educator or within ASYE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations from Tuesday to Saturday.
• Provide expert guidance on complex discharges.
• Mentor and supervise social workers and assistant practitioners.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Deep Knowledge of Care Act

Proven Experience in Social Care

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23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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ASW Asst Team Manager/Practice Manager, Southwark £40.69ph

Tuesday to Saturday (Hospital Discharge) DTM advert:

Lead with Purpose: Deputy Team Manager in Southwark’s Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care!

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, even outside the usual 9-to-5? Southwark Council is seeking an energetic and passionate Deputy Team Manager to oversee our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care during critical weekend periods. This unique role, with a 36-hour workweek spanning Tuesday to Saturday, offers the perfect opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring that patient care and safe discharges continue smoothly through the weekend.

About the Service: The Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care is at the heart of Southwark’s commitment to providing seamless and effective care transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. Our team is dedicated to managing the complexities of hospital discharges, safeguarding concerns, and care planning with precision and compassion. As a leader during the weekend, you will ensure that services remain robust, responsive, and focused on the needs of our residents even during peak periods.

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations from Tuesday to Saturday, ensuring social workers efficiently triage referrals, allocate cases, and authorise assessments, keeping the flow of care moving smoothly.
• Guidance and Support: Provide expert guidance on complex discharges, safeguarding issues, and mental capacity assessments, ensuring your team is well-supported and empowered to make informed decisions.
• Collaborative Networking: Serve as the lead manager for weekend hospital discharges at Kings and St Thomas Hospital, ensuring that care plans are maintained, and discharges are handled effectively. You’ll also manage referrals for step-down flats in extra care schemes, ensuring appropriate placement.
• Team Development: Mentor and supervise social workers and assistant practitioners, fostering an environment of continuous learning and reflective practice, ensuring your team can operate autonomously and confidently.

About You: We are looking for a dynamic, experienced leader with a strong commitment to social care excellence. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Deep Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Continuing Healthcare processes, with a proven track record of applying these frameworks in practice.
• Proven Experience: Experience leading MDT and safeguarding meetings, providing reflective supervision, and supporting professional development. Experience as a Practice Educator or within ASYE is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your commitment to growth and development.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead with confidence, think creatively under pressure, and make decisive, informed decisions that ensure the best outcomes for residents. The post holder will supervise 4-5 qualified social workers.

Note: This role requires the Deputy Team Manager to be in the office at St Thomas Hospital and/or Kings College Hospital with frontline colleagues approximately 4 days per week. It cannot be fully remote, though about 1 day per week can be spent working from home for administrative tasks.

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to all Social Work roles across the UK
• An easy online registration process
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll, and more

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