Assistant Team Manager – Hospital Discharge Team; Adults and Integrated Care Services, South Ty

Assistant Team Manager – Hospital Discharge Team

South Tyneside – Adults and Integrated Care Services. £53,460 pa
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South Tyneside is a place defined by its people, strong communities, deep pride, and a shared commitment to looking after one another. As the Council continues to transform Adult Social Care, the Assistant Team Manager within the Hospital Discharge Team plays a central role in ensuring that every resident with care and support needs can live a Better Life in the place they call home.

The Hospital Discharge Team is a critical part of the local health and social care system. The Assistant Team Manager provides leadership at the point where residents are often at their most vulnerable, transitioning from hospital back into the community. The role ensures that support is timely, safe, strengths‑based, and coordinated across partners. Decisions made by the Assistant Team Manager directly influence a person’s recovery, independence, and long‑term wellbeing.

The position also includes deputising for the Team Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership, decision‑making, and operational oversight during periods of leave or service demand. This responsibility highlights the seniority and influence of the role within the wider service. This is a position where leadership has immediate, visible impact. Supporting a resident to return home safely, regain confidence, or feel heard during a difficult moment brings a level of professional reward that few roles can match.

• Professional
• Respectful
• Open and Honest
• Understanding the needs of others
• Do what we say we will

• Curiosity
• Accountability
• Responsive
• Empowered

The Assistant Team Manager is expected to bring:

• Professional qualification and registration as a Social Worker
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice
• The ability to supervise, motivate, and develop staff
• A balanced approach to risk, rights, and independence
• Creativity in meeting need and problem‑solving
• Strong partnership working across health, community, and voluntary sectors
• A commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice
• Confidence and capability to deputise for the Team Manager when required

Adult Social Care is undergoing ambitious and positive transformation. As part of our transformation, South Tyneside Council’s Living Better Lives Strategy (2022–2026) sets out a bold vision for adult social care. It’s about enabling people to live well, independently, and with dignity in the place they call home.

• Strengths‑based, person‑led approaches that empower individuals to shape their own support
• Inclusive, community‑driven services that foster connection and wellbeing
• Co‑production and collaboration with people who draw on care and support, their families, and professionals
• A skilled, supported workforce that’s central to delivering high‑quality care

Working within the Hospital Discharge Team is fast‑paced, challenging, and deeply meaningful. The Assistant Team Manager sees the impact of their leadership every day on individuals, families, and the wider community of South Tyneside. For a professional seeking a role where values matter, ideas are welcomed, and work has real purpose, this position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Manson, Hospital Discharge Team Manager, on , or via email emma

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here –

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks. We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship. To view our Privacy Notice please visit:  Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs;

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Closing date:
Noon, Monday 2 March 2026.

Previous applicants need not apply.