Senior Practitioner/Deputy Team Manager Adult Hospital Discharge

Leaders In Care Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment company is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a management role focused on hospital discharge pathways. This position emphasizes service improvement and leadership without the burden of case management, offering a flexible schedule with just two days in the office. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and the ability to provide advice on complex social care cases, ensuring patients receive the right support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay - £35 per hour

Loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a Social Work setting.
• Ability to handle complex case advice and service management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hospital discharge pathway service.
• Provide expert advice on complex cases.
• Drive service improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Complex problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Management Opportunity | No Case Holding | Quick Starts

Are you a Senior Social Worker wanting less case work and to progress into more management responsibility within your team?

We’re looking for an experienced Social Worker who wants to step into a leadership role without the burden of a full caseload. This is your chance to make a real difference - guiding a service, shaping your team, and advising on complex cases.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Less paperwork, more impact - focus on service management and leadership, not individual caseholding
• Flexibility - just 2 days a week in the office
• Great pay - £35 per hour plus a loyalty bonus to reward your commitment
• Fast start - we’re interviewing and appointing ASAP

The Post-Pathway Discharge Team supports people to leave hospital safely and smoothly, ensuring they get the right care and support once they return home or move to a community setting. They work closely with hospitals, community health services, and social care teams to coordinate care, provide expert advice on complex cases, and help improve discharge processes so people can recover in the right place, at the right time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting and managing the hospital discharge pathway service
• Providing advice on complex cases
• Helping the team deliver the best possible outcomes for patients
• Driving service improvement and efficiency

You’ll be great for this if you:

• Are a qualified Social Worker with leadership experience
• Enjoy solving complex problems and giving expert advice
• Communicate clearly and work well with a team

If this sounds like the right fit, we want to hear from you - apply now and start making an impact straight away.

Get in touch with Georgia at Leaders in Care! Email - [e-mail] / Number - 07828873089