Social Work Deputy Manager - Adults Hospital Discharge Team - Milton Keynes - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Social Work Deputy Manager to join the Adults Hospital Discharge Team in Milton Keynes. This full-time role involves managing case allocations, providing supervision, and collaborating with healthcare partners. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour and opportunities for career development. Milton Keynes offers a blend of city energy and community, making it an ideal place to work and live.

Benefits

Flexible Locum Work

Highly Competitive Pay

Career Development

Professional Networking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social work with a focus on hospital discharge services.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in managing effective case allocations.
• Provide reflective supervision and ongoing support to staff.
• Champion strength-based assessments promoting independence.
• Collaborate with health partners for safe hospital discharges.
• Drive team development and manage HR matters.
• Oversee complex cases and implement risk management strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the discharge process.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Deputy Manager – Adults Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Salary: £40 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Salary Type: Hourly

Join us as a Social Work Deputy Manager within the Adults Hospital Discharge Team in Milton Keynes. This full-time locum opportunity offers a rewarding pay rate and a leadership role where your strategic input and social work expertise help shape high-quality, person-centred discharge services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in managing effective case allocations, ensuring those most at risk receive timely intervention.
• Provide reflective supervision and ongoing support to social workers and assistants, strengthening clinical decision-making.
• Champion strength-based assessments that promote independence and tailored support planning.
• Collaborate with health partners to ensure safe, timely hospital discharges and continued care in the community.
• Offer strategic leadership by driving team development, managing HR matters, and fostering a positive, proactive workplace culture.
• Oversee complex cases, offering guidance and implementing risk management strategies to support optimal outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the discharge process by innovating and embedding good practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Locum Work: Enjoy the freedom to shape your schedule, enabling you to strike the perfect work-life balance.
• Highly Competitive Pay: Earn £40 per hour, reflecting your advanced skills and leadership.
• Career Development: Join a team committed to continuous learning, mentorship, and growth within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals across the discharge pathway and build a strong career portfolio.

Why Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes is a dynamic town known for its modern infrastructure, strong sense of community, and abundant green spaces. With excellent transport links, shopping centres, cultural attractions, and recreational parks, it offers the perfect blend of city energy and rural tranquillity. It’s a fantastic place to both work and live.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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