Qualified Social Worker, Assistant Team Manager, Hospital Discharge Team

Pertemps; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager for the Hospital Discharge Team in Stockport. This role requires an experienced social worker with knowledge of relevant legislation, excellent management skills, and a commitment to ensuring safe hospital discharges. Join a dynamic environment where you will make a real difference in the lives of those transitioning from hospital care.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives

Compliance Simplified

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker
• Thorough knowledge of Care Act and safeguarding
• Ability to manage and supervise social workers

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely hospital discharges.
• Support social workers and unqualified staff.
• Work in a busy hospital discharge environment.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Staff supervision

Pathway work

Compliance knowledge

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Assistant Team Manager, Hospital Discharge Team

Pay rate: £35 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to work as an Assistant Team Manager in a Hospital Discharge Team in Stockport.

Stockport (SMBC) requires an assistant team manager to work within ARCH, our hospital discharge team.

The manager should have thorough knowledge of legislation (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM, etc.), experience in managing and supervising social workers and unqualified staff, and supporting hospital discharges, including pathway work. The role is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and Regent House, Stockport.

The role involves working from 9-5 in a busy environment, ensuring smooth flow and staff support to deliver safe and timely discharges.

Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND

• Dedicated Consultant – Access to a specialist who knows the market and can provide tailored career advice.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Easy online process to get started quickly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and perks.
• Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance paperwork.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payments.

We offer opportunities across various public sector roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• Housing roles
• SEND roles in local authorities

Contact Olivia Russell at [e-mail] or 07521053670 to explore these opportunities.