Team Manager post in Rotherham Council's Adult Social Care directorate, leading the Integrated Discharge Team that works with NHS colleagues to move hospital patients to suitable care. The job covers operational oversight, day-to-day social care management, staff supervision, and the performance and budget of the team. It is split across two hospital sites with on-site working at least three days a week, alongside another IDT manager. Candidates need a working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide operational oversight of the Integrated Discharge Team
- Manage day-to-day social care delivery within the team
- Supervise staff and support autonomous practice to a high standard
- Manage the team's performance and budget
- Work with other Team Managers to meet Council standards and drive continuous service improvement
- Lead multi-disciplinary working with health colleagues, challenging professionally where needed to secure appropriate discharge pathways
- Report to and be supported by the Interim Head of IDT
Experience
- Extensive experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Extensive experience of safeguarding practice
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Knowledge of adult safeguarding duties and other legislation governing adult social care practice
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice with adults aged 18 and over
- Professional challenge while maintaining positive working relationships with health partners
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Flexible working, with on-site working at both hospital sites at least three times a week
What’s offered
- Individualised support and guidance to progress as a manager and leader
- Regular informal and formal supervision and face-to-face 1-2-1 support
- Full induction, training and development
- Supportive team and management culture
- Professional growth and development
- Generous benefits package (set out in an attached document)
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
