Qualified Adult's Team Manager - Hospital Discharge

Stockport | Agency | Up to £46 per hour
Hospital Discharge | Adults Team Manager | 4 Days On Site

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking a strong and dynamic Team Manager to lead their ARCH Hospital Discharge Team based at Stepping Hill Hospital. This is a vital leadership role, coordinating safe and timely discharges across a multi-disciplinary team within a high-pressure environment.

You’ll need to be on-site at least 4 days per week, splitting time between Stepping Hill Hospital and Regent House. This is a hands-on post requiring excellent knowledge of adult social care legislation and experience managing large and diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a large team including Social Workers, ASYEs, and apprentices

  • Manage hospital discharge pathways and promote safe, effective transitions

  • Ensure compliance with the Care Act, MCA, DoLS, and safeguarding frameworks

  • Chair safeguarding meetings, COP work, MDTs, and inter-agency meetings

  • Maintain operational flow and staff support in a fast-paced hospital setting

  • Collaborate with partners across ICBs, Health, and the third sector

Practice Model:
You will work closely with internal and external professionals to manage adult discharge planning across multiple pathways. This role demands strategic oversight, confident supervision, and resilience under pressure.

Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Team Manager in adult services

  • In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and best practice

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a hospital or discharge setting

  • Must be able to work on-site 4 days per week

  • Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

  • Up to £46 per hour (DOE)

  • 8:30am–5pm working hours

  • Supportive, high-performing team in a critical service area

  • Meaningful leadership in adult hospital discharge and safeguarding

Interested?
Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips for a confidential chat:

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📧 erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

We also offer up to £300 for successful referrals. (Terms and conditions apply).