Team Manager - Hospital Discharge

Do you want to help shape service delivery in relation to hospital discharge working with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to play a key role in delivering high-quality hospital discharge services across County Durham. Working in partnership with health and social care colleagues, you will help ensure people leave hospital safely, at the right time and with the support they need to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking and solution-focused individual to join us as a Hospital Discharge Team Manager (Countywide). You will lead a dedicated team, drive service development and support innovative approaches to hospital discharge. This is an excellent opportunity to influence practice, strengthen partnership working and deliver positive outcomes for residents through strengths-based, person-centred approaches.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will support and oversee a countywide cohort of social work staff and Assistant Team Managers in relation to hospital discharge in County Durham.

You will be expected to have a good understanding of discharge pathways, staff management, financial budget management, Transfer of Care Hubs and the Home First Model. You will also provide day-to-day supervisory support to administrative staff, promoting productivity, maintaining service standards, and supporting professional development.

We encourage you to contact Cat Rowlands via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Qualification in Social work at progressed level
• Social Work registration

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought for Adults Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity.

Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with adults.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 6th July 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the 'Person Specification' section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria.

Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [email protected].

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