Team Manager - Hospital Discharge
Durham County Council, Whitesmocks, County Durham
Team Manager - Hospital Discharge
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Durham County Council, Whitesmocks, County Durham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 21 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9d9be45e197e4a2798f7118f58251476
Location ref: Whitesmocks, County Durham
Full Job Description
Do you want to help shape service delivery in relation to hospital discharge working with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to play a key role in delivering high-quality hospital discharge services across County Durham. Working in partnership with health and social care colleagues, you will help ensure people leave hospital safely, at the right time and with the support they need to maximise their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking and solution-focused individual to join us as a Hospital Discharge Team Manager (Countywide). You will lead a dedicated team, drive service development and support innovative approaches to hospital discharge. This is an excellent opportunity to influence practice, strengthen partnership working and deliver positive outcomes for residents through strengths-based, person-centred approaches. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will support and oversee a countywide cohort of social work staff and Assistant Team Managers in relation to hospital discharge in County Durham. You will be expected to have a good understanding of discharge pathways, staff management, financial budget management, Transfer of Care Hubs and the Home First Model. You will also provide day-to-day supervisory support to administrative staff, promoting productivity, maintaining service standards, and supporting professional development.
- Qualification in Social work at progressed level
- Social Work registration Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.