Team Manager - Adult Social Care (Hospital Discharge)

London Borough of Sutton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the City of London is seeking a Team Manager for the Hospital Pathway Team. This role requires overseeing hospital discharges and working closely with NHS teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Social Work, leadership experience, and knowledge of hospital discharge processes. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification practice experience in social care.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Significant experience with hospital discharge processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hospital pathway team for effective discharges.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for discharge plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the discharge process for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Social Work knowledge

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Hospital Pathway Team within the Hospital Pathway and Reablement (START) Service. The role is based on-site at St Helier Hospital in the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) alongside health partners, as a single point of referral for all hospital discharges. This is a 12 months fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent. A Welcome Bonus of £1000 is available, paid in the first month\'s salary.

About the Service and Team

The START Service facilitates safe and timely discharges from hospital to home. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with NHS colleagues to deliver holistic, personalised rehabilitation care plans, empower residents to regain independence, and engage families and carers to support recovery at home. Our objective is to prevent readmissions while promoting overall well-being and community integration.

About the Role

Join Adult Social Care as a Team Manager to lead and facilitate the hospital discharge service. You will work on-site at St Helier Hospital within the TOCH, collaborating with health partners as a single point of referral for discharges. This role is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of permanency in the near future. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the hospital pathway team on-site, providing clear direction to ensure effective and timely discharges from hospital.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• Oversee the assessment of social care needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate the discharge process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

Reporting directly to the Head of Service and working alongside another Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring person-centred care from admission to discharge, leading a skilled team, and collaborating with external agencies to achieve optimal resident outcomes.

Interested candidates with hospital discharge experience and leadership capability are encouraged to apply.

For more information or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile and contact Lynne Brown, Head of Service, at the address provided ([e-mail]).

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in Social Work; Master\'s degree and registration with Social Work England are preferred.
• Extensive post-qualification practice experience with strong leadership and managerial skills to motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.
• Significant knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005) and social work theories.
• Significant experience and understanding of hospital discharge processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week within the TOCH at St Helier Hospital, Sutton.

Our Offer to You

We value talent and provide a supportive, collaborative environment for career growth. You will be encouraged to share ideas and receive support from a dynamic management team.

• Generous annual leave entitlement (26-31 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Enhanced leave options for maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents
• Two volunteering days per year
• Flexible working – Smarter Working Scheme (role-dependent)
• Google Chromebooks for flexible working
• Learning and development portal with a range of courses
• Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme
• Zip car scheme
• Confidential health, wellbeing and counselling support

Application Process

Apply online with details of the skills, abilities and experience you bring to the role. Check the requirements in the job profile and ensure CV details are uploaded correctly. We recognise the benefits of AI in the workplace but will reject applications where AI-generated content is used in isolation without personalised responses. Demonstrate your own skills, experience and motivation for the role and align with our PRIDE values. Our core value of Transparency will be demonstrated during the application and interview process.

Closing dates are provided as a guide; we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable number of applications has been received, so apply early.

We anonymise all applications to reduce bias and encourage diverse interview panels to reflect our diverse community. We are committed to removing barriers and expanding workforce diversity.

Additional Information

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We offer family-friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive networks to drive our diversity agenda. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer, guaranteeing the London Living Wage for all employees.

The UK has a points-based immigration system; sponsorship requirements vary. Check GOV.UK for right-to-work guidance. Sponsorship is not guaranteed for all roles and is evaluated case-by-case.

Salary

• £58,461 - £67,575 per year