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, the hospital discharge team at Stepping Hill Hospital.
The manager should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and be available for at least 4 days on-site per week.
The manager must have thorough knowledge of legislation (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM, etc.), experience managing and supervising social workers and unqualified staff, and supporting hospital discharges across all pathway work. The role is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and Regent House, Stockport.
Experience in managing large teams, including social workers, ASYE, and apprenticeships, is required.
Working hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in a busy environment, ensuring smooth flow and staff support for safe and timely discharges.
Experience working with partners such as ICB, health services, and third-party sectors is essential.
The candidate should be reliable, flexible, dynamic, and able to perform under pressure.
Responsibilities include supervising social workers, chairing safeguarding meetings, COP work, MDTs, and other professional meetings. On-site work at the hospital and other bed base sites is required.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND
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* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payments.
We offer opportunities across various 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 roles in local authorities
Contact Olivia Russell at olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or call 07521053670 to explore our exciting opportunities!
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