Team Manager - Adult Social Care
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Job Title: Team Manager - Adult Social Care
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Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps > Adults, Health & Integration
Job Number: HCAA02659
Service: Adult Social Care
DBS Required: Yes
Organisation Logo: Hackney Council
Agreement Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Contracted Hours: 36
Grade: PO7 - PO8
SCP Range: £60,633 - £64,938
The Integrated Discharge Service assesses Hackney residents, whilst in hospital across all London Hospitals and beyond, for the most appropriate and safe discharge destination and care and support plan.
We focus on safe discharges that respect the legal rights and expressed wishes of all individuals.
The team works in partnership with the multi-disciplinary teams within hospitals and attends multi-disciplinary meetings on their aligned wards.
The service is inclusive to those in acute settings who are assessed as having a learning disability, mental health diagnosis, or dementia. It also supports residents with no recourse to public funds who have eligible care and support needs.
The service operates seven days a week, and staff are invited to contribute to weekend working if they so wish.
Community Reviews are completed collaboratively with the resident, family members, carers, and other involved professionals, to ensure that their long-term care and support needs are assessed and that any newly arising concerns or needs are addressed.
The team is separated into a Homefirst and Reablement team and a Complex casework team, with a Team Manager leading each pathway.
Homefirst and Reablement Team Manager (IDS) - Leading a Team of social workers, Occupational therapists, OT assistants and Review officers to support residents in hospital to receive a timely discharge via either the reablement pathway, a restart of their Package of care or a new care and support plan. Working closely with partner agencies including the NHS, Age Uk, Housing and Extra Care
Complex Casework Team Manager (IDS) - Leading a Team of social workers who are working with residents in hospitals with more complex needs who may require safeguarding, an interim placement or a short term Reablement assessment flat in order to safely meet their needs. The Team Manager will work closely with their counterpart in IDS to ensure a consistent approach in practice and operational processes. In addition, the team manager will work closely with partner agencies reinforcing an MDT approach. and have a sound knowledge of the legal framework relating to Care Act Assessments, Human Right Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- The post of Team Manager is fundamental to leading and developing the practice of the teams, ensuring that we are providing a safe and efficient service to all of our residents.
- Experience and enthusiasm to lead the team through transformational improvements to our service area
- A commitment to integrated working across health and social care is essential
- An ability to create and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies
- A commitment to recruitment and retention of staff and growing our permanent workforce
- Experience of managing social care staff and applying HR policies and procedures
- Experience of analysing and reporting on performance through the use of data and dashboards
Qualifications and Professional Registration
- You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England. You will also have a significant level of post qualification experience within statutory Adult Services as a senior practitioner or team manager level.
- You will need to have experience of providing supervisory / management support to Senior practitioners
- You will need to have experience of working with a range of adults that are eligible for adult social care
- You will be required to work closely with hospital discharge leads, ICB representatives, partner agencies to deliver integrated discharge pathways
- You will be required to promote a culture of integrated working and high-quality person centred practice.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role
Our Hackney ASC vision: we want people to achieve what matters to them, in partnership with our communities in Hackney. Where they need support, together we can find a solution that keeps them safe, well, and independent.
Hackney Council Adult Social Care Self-Assessment Spring 2025.pdf
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 09 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 24 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 09 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 24 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Expiration Date: 09/11/2025 Disclaimers apply, for full details see: https://hackney.gov.uk/email-disclaimerSalary range
- £60,633 - £64,938 per year