We are looking to recruit a Deputy Manager - The Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team within Milton Keynes County Council.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting
• Report writing and making assessments
• Developing care plans
• Care management
• Managing complex cases
• Liaising with other professional bodies
• Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users
• Self-directed support / personal budgets
• Managing staff
• Provide reflective supervision and support to social workers and social work assistants
• Manage and prioritize allocations based on risk, need, and urgency.
• Support workers in producing strengths-based assessments that accurately reflect the individual and their situation.
• Collaborate with health colleagues and other professionals to ensure timely discharge of individuals.
• Oversee the flow through all discharge services.
• Manage and support a team, addressing HR issues as necessary.
• Support colleagues within a multidisciplinary service.
• Solve problems and manage complex cases and risk.

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry.

The Team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 5 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

To discuss this Deputy Manager position or any similar vacancies we have available in Milton Keynes, please contact Faye Rowe on (phone number removed) or email