Urgent Care Team Lead – Home First & Discharge

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Adult Social Care is recruiting an Urgent Care Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team based in the county's Community Hospitals. The role focuses on assessment, recovery-focused support and hospital discharge within a Home First approach, aiming to keep people independent at home where possible.

The manager will collaborate with NHS colleagues and the urgent care manager for acute hospitals, provide leadership cover during high demand, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in social care or health settings.
• Ability to develop and implement recovery-focused discharge processes.
• Strong partnership and collaborative working with NHS and providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across Community Hospitals.
• Drive Home First and Discharge to Assess principles.
• Coordinate discharge pathways with NHS colleagues and hospitals.
• Provide leadership cover during annual leave and high-demand periods.
• Support service development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Partnership working

Discharge planning

Change management

Job description

Worcestershire County Council's Adult Social Care is recruiting an Urgent Care Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team based in the county's Community Hospitals. The role focuses on assessment, recovery-focused support and hospital discharge within a Home First approach, aiming to keep people independent at home where possible.

The manager will collaborate with NHS colleagues and the urgent care manager for acute hospitals, provide leadership cover during high demand, and contribute to