Deputy Team Manager – Transfer of Care (WEEKENDS)
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Lead with Purpose: Become a Weekend Deputy Team Manager in Southwark’s Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit!
Are you ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, even outside the usual 9-to-5? Southwark Council is seeking an energetic and passionate Deputy Team Manager to oversee our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit during critical weekend periods. This unique role, with a 36-hour workweek spanning Friday to Tuesday, offers the perfect opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring that patient care and safe discharges continue smoothly through the weekend.
About the Service
The Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit is at the heart of Southwark’s commitment to providing seamless and effective care transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. Our team is dedicated to managing the complexities of hospital discharges, safeguarding concerns, and care planning with precision and compassion. As a leader during the weekend, you will ensure that services remain robust, responsive, and focused on the needs of our residents even during peak periods.
About the Role
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and inspire your team of social workers and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care every day, especially during the busy weekend periods:
– Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations from Friday to Tuesday, ensuring social workers efficiently triage referrals, allocate cases, and authorise assessments, keeping the flow of care moving smoothly.
– Guidance and Support: Provide expert guidance on complex discharges, safeguarding issues, and mental capacity assessments, ensuring your team is well-supported and empowered to make informed decisions.
– Collaborative Networking: Serve as the lead manager for weekend hospital discharges at Kings and St Thomas Hospital, ensuring that care plans are maintained, and discharges are handled effectively. You’ll also be the key link for managing step-down flats in extra care schemes, ensuring that referrals are triaged and residents are placed appropriately.
– Team Development: Mentor and supervise social workers and assistant practitioners, fostering an environment of continuous learning and reflective practice, ensuring that your team can operate autonomously and confidently.
Advert Close: 6th October
Interview Date: 17th October
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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Salary: £47,043 - £54,135
Work Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Multiple Locations
Date Posted: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
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