Team Manager - Hospital Discharge Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title
:
Team Manager – Hospital Discharge Team

Specialism
:
Social Worker – Adults Services

Location
:
Leeds, UK

Salary
: £34.79 per hour

Contract Type
:
Ongoing Locum

Working Pattern
:
Full-Time – 37 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Leeds. This ongoing locum position offers experienced professionals the chance to lead a dedicated Adult Social Care team responsible for ensuring safe, timely, and effective hospital discharges.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality statutory services within the Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Team based at St James’s Hospital. You will provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to Social Workers and Adult Social Care staff while ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks and council procedures.

Working in a fast-paced hospital environment, you will play a critical role in facilitating smooth transitions from hospital to community care, supporting individuals to return safely to their homes or appropriate care settings.

Flexible and Competitive Pay
:
Earn £34.79 per hour while gaining valuable leadership experience in a dynamic hospital discharge service.

Leadership Opportunity
:
Take on a key management role where you can influence service delivery and support the development of social care professionals.

Supportive Team Environment
:
Work within a collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults leaving hospital.

Professional Development
:
Access training and development opportunities designed to strengthen leadership, management, and statutory practice skills.

Central Working Location
:
Benefit from working at a well-connected hospital site with excellent transport links across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Social Workers and Adult Social Care professionals within the Hospital Discharge Team.

Oversee hospital discharge planning to ensure safe, timely transitions from hospital to community services.

Provide supervision, performance management, and professional support to staff within the team.

Ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.

Manage safeguarding concerns effectively, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Support recruitment, workforce development, and staff wellbeing initiatives within the team.

Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and strategic development across Adult Social Care.

Work collaboratively with health partners, hospital teams, and community services to coordinate care planning.

Represent the team at senior meetings and step into senior management responsibilities when required.

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).

Current registration with Social Work England.

Significant experience within Adult Social Care, including hospital discharge or community-based services.

Previous experience supervising or managing Social Workers within a statutory environment.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding procedures.

Ability to lead teams, manage complex situations, and make informed decisions under pressure.

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Leeds is one of the UK’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, offering an exceptional balance between urban living and access to beautiful Yorkshire countryside. With a thriving cultural scene, excellent restaurants, shopping districts, and historic landmarks, Leeds provides an exciting environment to live and work. Its strong healthcare and social care networks make it an ideal location for professionals looking to develop their careers while making a real impact within the community.

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