Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Hospital Discharge Team
Pay rate: £46 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Hospital Discharge Team in Stockport.
Stockport (SMBC) requires a strong and dynamic team manager to work within ARCH, our hospital discharge team at Stepping Hill Hospital.
The manager must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience. A minimum of 4 days on-site is required.
The manager should have thorough knowledge of legislation (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM, etc.), managing and supervising social workers and unqualified staff to support hospital discharges, and experience with pathway work. The role is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and Regent House, Stockport.
Experience in managing a large team, including social workers, ASYE, and apprenticeships, is essential.
Working hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm within a busy environment, supporting staff to ensure safe and timely discharges.
Experience working with partners such as ICB, health services, and third-party sectors is required.
The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, dynamic, and able to perform under pressure.
Responsibilities include supervising social workers, chairing safeguarding meetings, COP work, MDTs, and other professional meetings. The role requires on-site presence at the hospital and other bed base sites.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND
* Dedicated Consultant – providing tailored career advice and job search support.
* Hassle-Free Registration – quick and easy onboarding process.
* Exclusive Incentives – referral schemes, bonuses, and perks.
* Compliance Simplified – we handle ongoing compliance requirements.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – prompt and consistent payments.
We recruit across a wide range of public sector roles, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* Housing roles
* SEND in local authorities
Contact Olivia Russell at olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 to explore these opportunities and take the next step in your career!
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