Service Team Manager - Hospital Discharge Team

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Maidenhead is seeking a Service Team Manager to lead their Hospital Discharge Team. The role involves ensuring safe, timely discharges and advocating for individual needs while promoting a person-centred approach. Applicants must be qualified social workers and are expected to work in a hybrid model. Compensation ranges from £53,296 to £58,286 per annum.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Social Worker with relevant qualifications.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience as a practice educator is desirable.
• Qualification as a Best Interest Assessor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for safe hospital discharges.
• Promote resilience and reflective practice among staff.
• Coordinate across health and social care partners.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Advocacy

Person-centred practice

Compliance with care acts

Education

CQSW or DipSW or Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

PEPS 2 qualified

Best Interest Assessor qualified

Job description

Go back The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Service Team Manager - Hospital Discharge Team

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website'

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Team Manager to lead our Hospital Discharge Team!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £53,296 - £58,286 per annum.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Team Manager to lead our Hospital Discharge Team!

We are recruiting a knowledgeable and compassionate Service Team Manager to lead our Hospital Discharge Team at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This important role is central to delivering our Social Care Futures vision and ensuring that hospital discharges are safe, timely, and person-centred.

About us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.

RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

Job responsibilities

As Service Team Manager for the Hospital Discharge Team, you will lead a multidisciplinary team working across acute settings to ensure safe and person-centred discharges. You will:

• Provide visible, supportive leadership to staff, promoting resilience and reflective practice.
• Coordinate effectively across health and social care partners to advocate for individuals rights and needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Continuing Health Care, and safeguarding.
• Champion strengths-based and person-centred practice in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Contribute to RBWM's strategic priorities: building inclusive, healthy communities, promoting prevention and choice, and delivering compassionate, high-quality services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Be a professionally qualified Social Worker holding either CQSW, DipSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England
• PEPS 2 qualified and experienced practice educator (desirable)
• Qualified as a Best Interest Assessor (desirable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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